James Maina Boi
- Born
- Apr 4, 1954 (72 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1000 Metres
James Maina Boi (4 April 1954 – 15 July 2004) was a Kenyan middle-distance runner.
He is best known for winning the 800 metres distance at the 1978 All-Africa Games and a silver medal at the 1982 Commonwealth Games.
He also competed in the 4 x 400 metres relay at the 1983 World Championships with the Kenyan team that was eliminated in the semi-finals. He finished second behind Omer Khalifa in the 800 metres event at the British 1980 AAA Championships. Boi died in 2004 following long-term illness.
Personal best · 800 m1:44.24
1984 season best1:46.39Jul 25, 1984 · Walnut, CA
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:16.25
As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 1:44.24 (#232 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:16.25, 1984 season best 1:46.39 (Jul 25, 1984, Walnut, CA (USA)) · 72 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
1000mKoblenz 19792:16.251,151 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 800m | 1:46.39 | – | Jul 25, 1984 | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1983 | 800m | 1:44.83 | – | May 21, 1983 | Fürth (GER) |
| 1983 | 1000m | 2:18.85 | – | Aug 28, 1983 | Köln (GER) |
| 1983 | 4x400m | 3:05.30 | – | Aug 13, 1983 | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
| 1982 | 800m | 1:45.45 | – | Oct 7, 1982 | Brisbane (AUS) |
| 1981 | 800m | 1:47.12 | – | Aug 28, 1981 | Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 1980 | 800m | 1:45.23 | – | Aug 10, 1980 | Köln (GER) |
| 1979 | 800m | 1:44.24 | – | Aug 15, 1979 | Zürich (SUI) |