James Kelly
IrelandActive- Events
- 800 Metres Short Track · 400 Metres Short Track
James Kelly is a Ireland sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 50.92 in the 400m, 1:55.78 in the 800m, 4:01.38 in the 1500m, 15:42.41 in the 5000m and 4:04.46 in the 1500m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:58.12
2026 season best1:55.20Jul 25, 2026 · South Sports Campus, Carlow
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track50.92
Last competitionIrish ChampionshipsJul 25, 2026 · 1:55.20
As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:58.12, 400 Metres Short Track 50.92, 2026 season best 1:55.20 (Jul 25, 2026, South Sports Campus, Carlow (IRL)) · Last competition: Irish Championships, Jul 25, 2026, 1:55.20
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 1:55.20 | – | Jul 25, 2026 | Irish Championships |
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:01.38 | – | May 9, 2026 | The Belfast Classic - formerly the Belfast Irish milers meet |
| 2026 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 4:04.46 | – | Mar 7, 2026 | Irish Universities Athletics Association Indoor Track & Field |
| 2025 | 400m-short-track | 50.92 | – | Mar 30, 2025 | National Juveniles Day 2 |
| 2025 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 50.92 | – | Mar 30, 2025 | National Juveniles Day 2 |
| 2025 | 400m Indoor | 50.92 | – | Mar 30, 2025 | National Juveniles Day 2 |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:57.03 | – | May 10, 2025 | Belfast Irish milers meet |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:57.28 | – | Feb 8, 2025 | National Indoor League Final |