James Kelly
IrelandActive- Born
- Feb 26, 2000 (26 years old)
- Events
- Shot Put
James Kelly is a Ireland thrower, born on February 26, 2000. He competes primarily in the SP, ShotPut(6k and ShotPut(5k.
His personal bests include 18.59 in the SP, 18.30 in the ShotPut(6k, 18.12 in the ShotPut(5k, 17.60 in the ShotPut(4k and 17.60 in the ShotPut(4k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.
Personal best · Shot Put18.59
2026 season best16.62Jun 13, 2026 · Mary Peters Track, Belfast
Last competitionNational League FinalAug 9, 2026 · 16.15
As of Oct 27, 2026: Shot Put 18.59, 2026 season best 16.62 (Jun 13, 2026, Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR)) · Last competition: National League Final, Aug 9, 2026, 16.15 · 26 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
ShotPut(6kStranorlar 201818.30––
ShotPut(5kDublin 201718.12––
ShotPut(4kIndoorAthlone 201517.60––
ShotPut(4k201517.60––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP Indoor | 15.49 | – | Mar 1, 2026 | Irish Senior Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | SP | 16.62 | – | Jun 13, 2026 | Northern Ireland & Ulster Senior Championships |
| 2025 | SP | 18.59 | – | Aug 9, 2025 | Northern Ireland & Ulster Senior Championships |
| 2024 | SP | 17.28 | – | May 25, 2024 | Track & Field Live -Donegal |
| 2023 | SP | 16.90 | – | Jun 11, 2023 | National Athletics League Championship, Bedford Athletic Stadium, Bedford |
| 2022 | SP | 16.93 | – | Jan 29, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | SP Indoor | 17.33 | – | Feb 26, 2022 | Irish Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (i) |
| 2021 | SP | 17.03 | – | Jul 1, 2021 | Ballykillaire Sports Centre Track, Bangor (GBR) |