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James Nipperess
AustraliaActive- Born
- May 21, 1990 (36 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m
James Nipperess is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on May 21, 1990. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:49.69 in the 800m, 3:41.03 in the 1500m, 4:04.25 in the Mile, 7:55.79 in the 3000m and 13:56.42 in the 5000m. He has earned 6 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:30.13
2026 season best1:05:25Aug 2, 2026
Personal best · 1500 m3:41.03
Last competitionTCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICSAug 30, 2026 · 2:17:45
As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:30.13, 1500 m 3:41.03, 2026 season best 1:05:25 (Aug 2, 2026) · Last competition: TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS, Aug 30, 2026, 2:17:45 · 36 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:05:25 | – | Aug 2, 2026 | Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:15:03 | – | Mar 1, 2026 | Tokyo Marathon |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:04:06 | – | Jul 5, 2025 | Gold Coast Half Marathon, Gold Coast - Australian Half Marathon Ch. |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:17:20 | – | Apr 21, 2025 | Boston Marathon |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 29:47 | – | Jun 2, 2024 | McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Think Big Half Marathon |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:04:40 | – | Jul 1, 2023 | Gold Coast ASICS Half Marathon & Gold Coast Airport Fun Run, Southport, Gold Coast |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:19:59 | – | Sep 24, 2023 | BMW Berlin Marathon |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:21:47 | – | Sep 18, 2022 | Blackmores Sydney Marathon, Sydney |