James Mccarthy
- Born
- Oct 31, 1996 (30 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1500 m
James Mccarthy is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on October 31, 1996. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 1:49.09 in the 800m, 3:46.59 in the 1500m, 8:29.42 in the 3000m, 3:53.01 in the 1500m-short-track and 3:53.01 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Personal best · 800 m1:49.09
2019 season best1:50.61Aug 21, 2019 · Watford
Personal best · 1500 m3:46.59
Last competitionBritish Championships, Alexander Stadium, BirminghamAug 24, 2019 · 1:53.76
As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:49.09, 1500 m 3:46.59, 2019 season best 1:50.61 (Aug 21, 2019, Watford (GBR)) · Last competition: British Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, Aug 24, 2019, 1:53.76 · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
1500m-short-track20163:53.01983 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorSheffield 20163:53.01983 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorBirmingham 20191:51.231,045 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 800m | 1:50.61 | – | Aug 21, 2019 | Watford (GBR) |
| 2019 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:51.23 | – | Feb 9, 2019 | UK Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i) |
| 2019 | 800m-short-track | 1:52.39 | – | Jan 20, 2019 | – |
| 2019 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 3:53.13 | – | Jan 6, 2019 | Sheffield (GBR) (i) |
| 2019 | 1500m Indoor | 3:53.13 | – | Jan 6, 2019 | Sheffield (GBR) (i) |
| 2019 | 1500m-short-track | 3:53.13 | – | Jan 6, 2019 | – |
| 2018 | 800m | 1:50.19 | – | Jul 11, 2018 | Watford (GBR) |
| 2018 | 1500m | 3:55.71 | – | Jul 18, 2018 | Eltham (GBR) |