James Laven

James Laven

AustraliaAustraliaActive
Born
Jun 3, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

James Laven is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on June 3, 2000. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:02.03 in the 1500m, 4:20.37 in the Mile, 8:22.09 in the 3000m, 14:10.08 in the 5000m and 14:58 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 5000 m14:10.08
2026 season best15:09May 10, 2026 · Albert Park, Melbourne
Personal best · 3000 m8:22.09
Last competitionXCR Rd 9: Burnley 15kmSep 6, 2026 · 48:11

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 14:10.08, 3000 m 8:22.09, 2026 season best 15:09 (May 10, 2026, Albert Park, Melbourne (AUS)) · Last competition: XCR Rd 9: Burnley 15km, Sep 6, 2026, 48:11 · 26 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mMelbourne 2021Australia 1500 m all-time list4:02.03831 pts–
MileMelbourne 2021Australia Mile all-time list4:20.37839 pts–
3000mMelbourne 2021Australia 3000 m all-time list8:22.09931 pts–
5000mMelbourne 2021Australia 5000 m all-time list14:10.08967 pts–
5KilometreMelbourne 202514:58–
10KilometrMelbourne 202631:52–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265Kilometre 15:09–May 10, 2026Lakeside:5
202610Kilometr 31:52–Jul 26, 2026Lakeside:10, Albert Park, Melbourne
202615Kilometr 48:11–Sep 6, 2026XCR Rd 9: Burnley 15km
2026Semi 1:10:15–Aug 9, 2026XCR Rd 8 - Wendouree Half Marathon
20255Kilometre 14:58–Jun 15, 2025Lakeside:5
202410Kilometr 31:53–Jun 2, 2024Lakeside:10
20211500m 4:02.03–Dec 16, 2021Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne (AUS)
2021Mile 4:20.37–Feb 9, 2021Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne (AUS)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Laven's 5000 m personal best is 14:10.08, set on Dec 7, 2021 in Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne (AUS).

James Laven competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 15:09, set on May 10, 2026 in Albert Park, Melbourne (AUS). Last competition: XCR Rd 9: Burnley 15km on Sep 6, 2026, 48:11.