James Mcleay

Born
Jul 12, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
1500 m · Mile

James Mcleay is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on July 12, 2006. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:54.31 in the 800m, 1:53.53 in the 800m, 3:45.12 in the 1500m, 4:06.14 in the Mile and 8:32.09 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · 1500 m3:45.12
2026 season best3:54.11Apr 4, 2026
Personal best · Mile4:06.14
Last competitionLarry Ellis InvitationalMay 1, 2026 · 3:57.44

As of Oct 27, 2026: 1500 m 3:45.12, Mile 4:06.14, 2026 season best 3:54.11 (Apr 4, 2026) · Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational, May 1, 2026, 3:57.44 · 20 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mAuckland 20231:54.31907 pts––
800mIndoorPA 20261:53.53980 pts––
1500mLima 20243:45.121,039 pts––
MileWhanganui 20244:06.141,001 pts––
3000mTimaru 20248:32.09876 pts––
2000MetresHastings 20226:17.47––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track 1:53.53–Jan 30, 2026Penn Invitational
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:54.40–Feb 20, 2026Philadelphia Metro
2026800m Indoor2:01.89–Apr 18, 2026Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i)
2026800m 2:01.89–Apr 18, 2026–
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:25.08–Feb 28, 2026Ivy League Heptagonal Track and Field Championships
20261500m 3:54.11–Apr 4, 2026Sam Howell Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:11.54–Jan 24, 2026Penn Elite
2026Mile Indoor4:11.54–Jan 24, 2026Penn Elite
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James Mcleay's 1500 m personal best is 3:45.12, set on Aug 28, 2024 in Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima (PER).

James Mcleay competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

2026 season best: 3:54.11, set on Apr 4, 2026. Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational on May 1, 2026, 3:57.44.