James Knockton

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Mar 13, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m

James Knockton is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on March 13, 2005. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:51.49 in the 1500m, 4:12.31 in the Mile, 8:06.83 in the 3000m, 8:14.50 in the 3000m and 14:05.57 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:13.42
2026 season best8:13.42Jan 31, 2026 · Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m14:05.57
Last competitionAmerican Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 14:55.43
American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:13.42, 5000 m 14:05.57, 2026 season best 8:13.42 (Jan 31, 2026, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA)) · Last competition: American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 14:55.43 · 21 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mAR 2026United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:51.49958 pts––
MileIndoorKS 20264:12.31977 pts––
3000mIndoorAR 20258:06.831,038 pts–#594
3000m2022United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:14.50973 pts––
5000mCA 2024United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:05.57982 pts––
10000mTX 2024United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list31:15.38851 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:51.49–Apr 11, 2026Arkansas Spring Invitational
2026mile-short-track 4:12.31–Jan 16, 2026Thane Baker Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:12.31–Jan 16, 2026Thane Baker Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:12.31–Jan 16, 2026Thane Baker Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:08.82–Feb 28, 2026American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20263000m Indoor8:08.82–Feb 28, 2026American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20263000m-short-track 8:13.42–Jan 31, 2026Washburn Open
20265000m 14:17.89–Apr 24, 2026John McDonnell Invitational
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James Knockton's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:13.42, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA).

James Knockton competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 8:13.42, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA). Last competition: American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 14:55.43.