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James Lawrence

James Lawrence

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James Lawrence is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:52.42 in the 1500m, 4:03.32 in the Mile, 7:52.32 in the 3000m, 13:32.15 in the 5000m and 27:54.62 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
13:32.15
10 000 m
27:54.62
#986 all-time
2025 season best
13:32.15
Dec 6, 2025 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2025 season best
Last competition
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
Dec 6, 2025 · 13:32.15
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener

As of Sep 12, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:32.15, 10 000 m 27:54.62 (#986 all-time), 2025 season best 13:32.15 (Dec 6, 2025, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Dec 6, 2025, 13:32.15

PB

Personal bests

3:52.42
4:03.32
7:52.32
13:32.15
27:54.62
#986 all-time
8:03.53
4:04.52
13:32.15

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Mile
4:03.32-Jan 25, 2025
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Notre Dame Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
2025
mile-short-track
4:04.52-Jan 18, 2025
↑
Hawkeye Invitational, Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (i)
2025
3000m
7:52.32-Jan 31, 2025-Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
2025
3000m-short-track
8:03.53-Mar 1, 2025-Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
2025
5000m-short-track
13:32.15-Dec 6, 2025
↑
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025
5000m
13:32.15-Dec 6, 2025
↑
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025
10000m
27:54.62-Apr 4, 2025
↑
Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
2024
5000m-short-track
13:49.18-Dec 7, 2024
↑
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2024
5000m
13:49.18-Dec 7, 2024
↑
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2024
10000m
29:44.17-Mar 28, 2024
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Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
2022
mile-short-track
4:17.23-Feb 5, 2022
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Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2022
Mile
4:17.23-Feb 5, 2022
↑
Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2021
1500m
3:52.42-Apr 3, 2021
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UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA (USA)
2019
1500m
4:04.20-Mar 30, 2019
↑
Chester, PA (USA)

2025

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
13:32.15-Dec 6Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
5000m
DNF-Jul 12Sunset Tour
5000m
14:15.04-May 4Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships
10000m
27:54.62-Apr 4Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
3000m-short-track
8:03.53-Mar 1Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
3000m-short-track
8:03.53-Feb 28Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
5000m-short-track
14:07.52-Feb 28Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
5000m-short-track
13:34.71-Feb 15Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
5000m-short-track
13:34.71-Feb 14Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
3000m
7:52.32-Jan 31Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
Mile
4:03.32-Jan 25Notre Dame Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
mile-short-track
4:04.52-Jan 18Hawkeye Invitational, Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (i)

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
mile-short-track
4:17.23-Feb 5Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invite, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:52.42-Apr 3Virginia Invitational, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA
1500m
3:54.59-Mar 26Dr. Jack Toms Invite, Shellenberger Field & Dr. Jack M. Toms Track, Lynchburg, VA

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:04.20-Mar 30Danny Curran Invitational, Chester, PA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Lawrence's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

James Lawrence's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:32.15, set on Dec 6, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does James Lawrence compete in?

James Lawrence competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

How did James Lawrence perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 13:32.15, set on Dec 6, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener on Dec 6, 2025, 13:32.15.