James PALMER

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Dec 9, 1989 (36 years old)
Events
600 Metres Short Track · 400 m

James PALMER is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on December 9, 1989. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 400m-short-track.

His personal bests include 50.78 in the 400m, 1:59.51 in the 800m, 51.88 in the 400m-short-track, 51.88 in the 400m-short-track and 1:24.84 in the 600m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:24.84
2026 season best51.88Jan 10, 2026 · English Institute of Sport, Sheffield
2026 season best
Personal best · 400 m50.78
Last competitionNorthern Senior, U20 & U17 Indoor ChampionshipsJan 10, 2026 · 51.88
Northern Senior, U20 & U17 Indoor Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 600 Metres Short Track 1:24.84, 400 m 50.78, 2026 season best 51.88 (Jan 10, 2026, English Institute of Sport, Sheffield (GBR)) · Last competition: Northern Senior, U20 & U17 Indoor Championships, Jan 10, 2026, 51.88 · 36 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mYork 2025United Kingdom 400 m all-time list50.78813 pts–
800mStretford 2012United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:59.51773 pts–
400m-short-trackIndoorSheffield 202651.88809 pts–
400m-short-trackSheffield 202651.88809 pts–
600mIndoorManchester 20141:24.84831 pts–
600m-short-trackIndoorManchester 20141:24.84831 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m-short-track 51.88–Jan 10, 2026Northern Senior, U20 & U17 Indoor Championships
2026400m Indoor51.88–Jan 10, 2026Northern Senior, U20 & U17 Indoor Championships
2026400m-short-track Indoor51.88–Jan 10, 2026Northern Senior, U20 & U17 Indoor Championships
2025400m 50.78–May 31, 2025National Athletics League - Regional North
2023400m 51.02–Jun 4, 2023Northern Senior & U20 Outdoor Championships 2023
2022400m 50.79–Aug 6, 2022Hallam University City Athletics Stadium, Sheffield (GBR)
2014600m Indoor1:24.84–Jan 5, 2014Manchester (GBR) (i)
2014600m-short-track Indoor1:24.84–Jan 5, 2014Manchester (GBR) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James PALMER's 600 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:24.84, set on Jan 5, 2014.

James PALMER competes in the 600 Metres Short Track and 400 m.

2026 season best: 51.88, set on Jan 10, 2026 in English Institute of Sport, Sheffield (GBR). Last competition: Northern Senior, U20 & U17 Indoor Championships on Jan 10, 2026, 51.88.