
James Laven
- 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
5KilometreMelbourne 202514:58–
10KilometrMelbourne 202631:52–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 15:09 | – | May 10, 2026 | Lakeside:5 |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 31:52 | – | Jul 26, 2026 | Lakeside:10, Albert Park, Melbourne |
| 2026 | 15Kilometr | 48:11 | – | Sep 6, 2026 | XCR Rd 9: Burnley 15km |
| 2026 | Semi | 1:10:15 | – | Aug 9, 2026 | XCR Rd 8 - Wendouree Half Marathon |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 14:58 | – | Jun 15, 2025 | Lakeside:5 |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 31:53 | – | Jun 2, 2024 | Lakeside:10 |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:02.03 | – | Dec 16, 2021 | Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2021 | Mile | 4:20.37 | – | Feb 9, 2021 | Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne (AUS) |