James Howell

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800 Metres Short Track

James Howell is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:49.81 in the 800m, 4:00.48 in the 1500m, 4:11.43 in the Mile, 4:11.43 in the Mile and 1:53.18 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:53.18
2026 season best1:53.18Jan 17, 2026 · Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN
2026 season best
Last competitionPortland Track FestivalJun 21, 2026 · 1:50.18
Portland Track Festival

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:53.18, 2026 season best 1:53.18 (Jan 17, 2026, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA)) · Last competition: Portland Track Festival, Jun 21, 2026, 1:50.18

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mTN 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:49.811,032 pts––
1500mVA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:00.48849 pts––
MileIndoorIN 20264:11.43987 pts––
MileIN 2026United States Mile all-time list4:11.43939 pts–#564
800m-short-trackIN 20261:53.18990 pts–#582
800m-short-trackIndoorVA 20261:51.221,045 pts–#749

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:49.81–May 30, 2026Music City Track Carnival
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:51.22–Feb 28, 2026Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026800m-short-track 1:53.18–Jan 17, 2026Hoosier Horsepower Classic
20261000m Indoor2:26.26–Jan 24, 2026Notre Dame Invitational
20261000m 2:26.26–Jan 24, 2026Notre Dame Invitational
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:26.26–Jan 24, 2026–
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:11.43–Jan 30, 2026–
2026Mile 4:11.43–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
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James Howell's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:53.18, set on Jan 16, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA).

James Howell competes in the 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:53.18, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA). Last competition: Portland Track Festival on Jun 21, 2026, 1:50.18.