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James Nayana

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James Nayana

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Birth dateOct 18, 1995
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James Nayana is a India sprinter, born on October 18, 1995. She competes primarily in the 200m, 100mH and LJ.

Her personal bests include 25.75 in the 200m, 13.96 in the 100mH, 6.67 in the LJ, 13.33 in the TJ and 4738 in the Hep. She has earned 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing India.

Key facts
Long Jump
6.67
#515 all-time
Triple Jump
13.33
2024 season best
6.67
Mar 20, 2024 · Anju Bobby High Performance Centre, Bengaluru (IND)
2024 season best
Last competition
63rd National Open Athletics Championships
Sep 2, 2024 · 6.20
63rd National Open Athletics Championships
Age
30 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: Long Jump 6.67 (#515 all-time), Triple Jump 13.33, 2024 season best 6.67 (Mar 20, 2024, Anju Bobby High Performance Centre, Bengaluru (IND)) · Last competition: 63rd National Open Athletics Championships, Sep 2, 2024, 6.20 · 30 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
LJ
6.67-0.3Mar 20, 2024
↓
3rd Indian Open Jumps Competition
2023
LJ
6.53+0.0Apr 15, 2023
↓
Indian Grand Prix, Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, Bengaluru
2023
TJ
13.33+0.0Jun 16, 2023-Indian Championships, Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar
2022
LJ
6.47+1.5Apr 4, 2022
↓
CH Muhammed Koya Stadium, Thenhipalam (IND)
2019
LJ
6.23-0.3Mar 16, 2019
↓
Patiala (IND)
2018
LJ
6.51-0.7Mar 6, 2018
↓
Patiala (IND)
2017
LJ
6.55+1.2Jun 2, 2017
↓
Patiala (IND)
2017
100mH
13.96-1.3Jun 4, 2017-Patiala (IND)
2017
200m
25.75-Jan 11, 2017-Coimbatore (IND)
2017
Hep
4738-Jan 15, 2017
↓
Coimbatore (IND)
2016
LJ
5.76+0.0Apr 28, 2016
↓
New Delhi (IND)
2016
Hep
3973-Jun 30, 2016
↓
Hyderabad (IND)
2015
LJ
5.81+2.0Jan 19, 2015
↓
Moodbidri (IND)
2012
LJ
5.94+1.5Jul 13, 2012
↓
Bengaluru (IND)
2011
LJ
5.73-Oct 7, 2011
↓
Kochi (IND)
2010
LJ
5.79+1.6Dec 1, 2010
↓
Bengaluru (IND)

2024

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.20+0.2Sep 263rd National Open Athletics Championships
LJ
6.20+0.2Sep 163rd National Open Athletics Championships
LJ
6.42+0.0Jun 30Indian Championships, Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula
LJ
6.42-Jun 27Indian Championships, Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula
LJ
6.39+0.1Jun 22XXXIII Qosanov Memorial, Olympic Training Base, Almaty
LJ
6.48+1.2Jun 12Indian Grand Prix – 3
LJ
6.43+0.6Jun 22024 Taiwan Athletics Open, Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei City
LJ
6.43+0.6Jun 12024 Taiwan Athletics Open, Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei City
LJ
6.53-May 1327th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition
LJ
6.53-May 1227th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition
LJ
6.44-1.6Apr 30Indian Grand Prix -1, Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, Bengaluru
LJ
6.67-0.3Mar 203rd Indian Open Jumps Competition
LJ
6.23-Feb 1911th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, Aftab Enghelab Sport Complex, Tehran (i)
LJ
6.23-Feb 1711th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, Aftab Enghelab Sport Complex, Tehran (i)

2023

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
13.18+0.0Nov 137th National Games, Athletics Stadium, Bambolim
LJ
6.52+0.1Oct 3137th National Games, Athletics Stadium, Bambolim
TJ
13.18-Oct 3037th National Games, Athletics Stadium, Bambolim
LJ
6.52+0.1Oct 3037th National Games, Athletics Stadium, Bambolim
LJ
6.41+0.0Jun 19Indian Championships, Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar
LJ
6.31+1.4Jun 18Indian Championships, Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar
TJ
13.33-Jun 18Indian Championships, Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar
LJ
6.41-Jun 18Indian Championships, Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar
TJ
13.33+0.0Jun 16Indian Championships, Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar
LJ
6.30+0.0May 1826th National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships, Birsa Munda Foot Ball Stadium, Morabadi, Ranchi
LJ
6.53+0.0Apr 15Indian Grand Prix, Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, Bengaluru
TJ
13.22+0.6Mar 27Indian Grand Prix, LNCPE, Trivandrum

2022

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.22+0.0Oct 19National Open Athletics Championships, Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, Bengaluru
LJ
6.11+1.7Oct 17National Open Athletics Championships, Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, Bengaluru
LJ
6.33+0.9Oct 3Indian National Games, Gujarat
LJ
6.26+0.0Jun 12National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships
LJ
NM-Jun 11National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships
LJ
6.26-Jun 11National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships
LJ
6.37+0.6May 24Indian Grand Prix, Bhubaneshwar
LJ
6.33-May 14Kerala State Championships, Thenhipalam
LJ
6.47+1.5Apr 4National Federation Cup, CH Muhammed Koya Stadium, Thenhipalam
LJ
6.35-Mar 1Indian Open Jumps Competitions, Thiruvanthapuram

2019

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.20+0.2Aug 28Inter-State Championships, Lucknow
LJ
5.90+0.0Aug 27Inter-State Championships, Lucknow
LJ
6.11+0.0Aug 16Indian Grand Prix 5, Patiala
LJ
6.23-0.3Mar 16Federation Cup, Patiala

2018

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.14-Aug 28Jakarta Asian Games
LJ
6.14+0.0Aug 27Jakarta Asian Games
LJ
6.14+0.0Apr 12Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
LJ
6.34+0.8Apr 11Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
LJ
6.14-Apr 10Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
LJ
6.34+0.8Apr 10Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
LJ
6.51-0.7Mar 6Patiala Federation Cup, Patiala
LJ
6.47+0.4Feb 27Indian Grand Prix 1, Patiala
LJ
6.16+0.5Feb 14Jakarta Asian Games Pre-Tournament, Jakarta
LJ
6.16+0.5Feb 11Jakarta Asian Games Pre-Tournament, Jakarta
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Honours

6

11th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

Long Jump

2024
🥈

Tehran Asian Indoor Championships

Long Jump

2018
🥉

Bhubaneshwar Asian Championships

Long Jump

2017
🥉

Bhubaneshwar Asian Championships

Long Jump

2017
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Nayana's Long Jump personal best?

James Nayana's Long Jump personal best is 6.67, set on Mar 20, 2024 in Anju Bobby High Performance Centre, Bengaluru (IND), #515 on the all-time list.

Which events does James Nayana compete in?

James Nayana competes in the Long Jump and Triple Jump.

How did James Nayana perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 6.67, set on Mar 20, 2024 in Anju Bobby High Performance Centre, Bengaluru (IND). Last competition: 63rd National Open Athletics Championships on Sep 2, 2024, 6.20.