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James Jett

James Jett

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Birth dateDec 28, 1970
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James Jett is a United States sprinter, born on December 28, 1970. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 10.16 in the 100m, 19.91 in the 200m, 38.95 in the 4x100m, 20.81 in the 200m-short-track and 6.12 in the 55m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
200 m
19.91
#518 all-time
55 Metres
6.12
1993 season best
20.75
Mar 28, 1993 · Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
1993 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
55 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 200 m 19.91 (#518 all-time), 55 Metres 6.12, 1993 season best 20.75 (Mar 28, 1993, Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 55 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.16
#894 all-time
19.91
#518 all-time
38.95
20.81
6.12
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Medals

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Olympic Games1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1993
100m
10.26+1.0Mar 28, 1993
↓
Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
1993
200m
20.75+1.0Mar 28, 1993
↓
Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
1992
100m
10.10+2.5Jul 21, 1992
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
1992
200m
19.91-Apr 18, 1992
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
1992
200m-short-track
20.81-Mar 1, 1992-Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1992
4x100m
38.95-Aug 7, 1992-Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1991
55m
6.22-Feb 8, 1991
↓
East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i)
1991
100m
10.20+1.8Apr 13, 1991
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1991
200m
20.31+3.6Jun 1, 1991
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1990
55m
6.12-Feb 10, 1990
↓
Morgantown, WV (USA) (i)
1990
100m
10.24+1.5Apr 14, 1990
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1990
200m
20.73-Mar 24, 1990
↓
Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)

1993

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.75+1.0Mar 28Tuscaloosa, AL
100m
10.26+1.0Mar 28Tuscaloosa, AL

1992

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
38.95-Aug 7The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
100m
10.10+2.5Jul 21Sestriere
100m
10.24-1.8Jun 20New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA
100m
10.25-0.7Jun 20New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA
100m
10.20-0.1Jun 19New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA
100m
10.18+2.0Jun 6Austin NCAA Championships, Austin, TX
200m
20.33+0.2Jun 6Austin NCAA Championships, Austin, TX
100m
10.16+2.0Jun 5Austin NCAA Championships
200m
19.91-Apr 18Morgantown, WV
200m-short-track
20.81-Mar 1Gainesville, FL (i)

1991

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.31+3.6Jun 1Eugene NCAA Championships, Eugene, OR
200m
20.66+0.5May 4Knoxville, TN
100m
10.24+1.6Apr 27Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA
100m
10.20+1.8Apr 13Knoxville, TN
55m
6.22-Feb 8East Rutherford, NJ (i)

1990

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.24+1.5Apr 14Knoxville, TN
200m
20.73-Mar 24Tuscaloosa, AL
55m
6.12-Feb 10Morgantown, WV (i)

Honours

🥇

The XXV Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1992
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Jett's 200 m personal best?

James Jett's 200 m personal best is 19.91, set on Apr 18, 1992, #518 on the all-time list.

Which events does James Jett compete in?

James Jett competes in the 200 m and 55 Metres.

How did James Jett perform in 1993?

1993 season best: 20.75, set on Mar 28, 1993 in Tuscaloosa, AL (USA).

How many medals has James Jett won?

James Jett has won 1 Olympic Games medal.