James Mays
- Born
- Aug 15, 1959 (67 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1000 Metres
James Mays is a United States middle-distance runner, born on August 15, 1959. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1000m.
His personal bests include 1:44.62 in the 800m, 4:03.49 in the 1500m, 2:17.67 in the 1000m, 2:21.39 in the 1000m-short-track and 2:21.39 in the 1000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 800 m1:44.62
1989 season best4:03.49Aug 16, 1989 · Letzigrund, Zürich
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:17.67
As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 m 1:44.62 (#318 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:17.67, 1989 season best 4:03.49 (Aug 16, 1989, Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)) · 67 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1500m | 4:03.49 | – | Aug 16, 1989 | Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI) |
| 1987 | 800m | 1:46.19 | – | Aug 22, 1987 | Sandnes (NOR) |
| 1987 | 1000m | 2:28.60 | – | Jun 30, 1987 | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1985 | 800m | 1:46.71 | – | Jul 14, 1985 | London (GBR) |
| 1985 | 1000m | 2:20.13 | – | Jul 23, 1985 | Edinburgh (GBR) |
| 1985 | 4x800Metre | 7:14.48 | – | Apr 6, 1985 | Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 1984 | 800m | 1:44.62 | – | Jul 2, 1984 | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1984 | 1000m | 2:17.67 | – | Jul 17, 1984 | Edinburgh (GBR) |