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James Preston
NZLMenBirth dateMay 8, 1997
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James Preston is a track and field athlete from New Zealand.
He is a multiple time national champion over 800 metres and the current New Zealand record holder.
Key facts
Age
29 years old
As of Sep 15, 2026: 800 m 1:44.04 (#195 all-time), 2026 season best 1:45.07 (Mar 14, 2026, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide (AUS)) · Last competition: Meeting Lignano, Jul 8, 2026, 1:45.82 · National record (800 m) · 29 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 1:45.07 | - | Mar 14, 2026 | ↑ | Adelaide Invitational |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:46.34 | - | Aug 20, 2025 | ↑ | Internationales Abendsportfest |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:44.04 | - | May 25, 2024 | ↑ | Merck-Laufgala Pfungstadt, TSV Stadion, Pfungstadt |
| 2024 | 800m-short-track | 1:47.59 | - | Mar 1, 2024 | - | World Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (i) |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:45.85 | - | Feb 23, 2023 | ↑ | Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne |
| 2023 | Mile | 3:59.44 | - | Jan 28, 2023 | - | Cooks Classic, Cooks Gardens, Whanganui |
| 2022 | 400m | 47.87 | - | Feb 20, 2022 | ↑ | Sir Graeme Douglas International, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:45.30 | - | Jun 18, 2022 | ↑ | TSV Stadion, Pfungstadt (GER) |
| 2021 | 800m | 1:46.52 | - | Jun 12, 2021 | ↑ | Oceania Invitational 2 |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:45.50 | - | Feb 6, 2021 | ↑ | International Track Meet, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch |
| 2019 | 400m | 49.78 | - | Feb 2, 2019 | ↑ | Wellington (NZL) |
| 2019 | 800m | 1:47.04 | - | Aug 3, 2019 | ↑ | Ninove (BEL) |
| 2018 | HJ | 1.93 | - | Apr 13, 2018 | ↑ | Lincoln, NE (USA) |
| 2018 | 800m | 1:47.76 | - | Jun 30, 2018 | ↑ | Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 2018 | 1500m | 3:46.60 | - | Feb 23, 2018 | ↑ | Auckland (NZL) |
| 2017 | 800m | 1:53.81 | - | Dec 19, 2017 | ↑ | Auckland (NZL) |
| 2016 | HJ | 2.04 | - | May 13, 2016 | ↑ | Lincoln, NE (USA) |
| 2016 | 400m | 50.40 | - | Jan 22, 2016 | ↑ | Wellington (NZL) |
| 2016 | 800m | 1:48.06 | - | Jul 23, 2016 | ↑ | IAAF World U20 Championships |
| 2016 | 1500m | 3:51.25 | - | Feb 25, 2016 | ↑ | Auckland (NZL) |
| 2015 | 200m | 23.46 | -0.9 | Nov 11, 2015 | - | Palmerston North (NZL) |
| 2015 | 400m | 50.7h | - | Nov 28, 2015 | ↑ | Wellington (NZL) |
| 2015 | 800m | 1:53.12 | - | Dec 6, 2015 | ↑ | Timaru (NZL) |
| 2015 | 1500m | 4:01.39 | - | Nov 14, 2015 | ↑ | Wellington (NZL) |
| 2014 | 800m | 1:57.04 | - | Nov 1, 2014 | ↑ | Wellington (NZL) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 4:00.58 | - | Dec 7, 2014 | ↑ | Whanganui (NZL) |
2026
15 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:45.82 | - | Jul 8 | Meeting Lignano |
800m | 1:46.62 | - | Jul 4 | Meeting National Est Lyonnais, Stade Raymond Troussier, Decines - National Events |
800m | 1:48.37 | - | Jun 28 | Meeting International Troyes Aube |
800m | 1:47.86 | - | Jun 13 | Meeting Nikaia |
800m | 1:51.72 | - | Jun 10 | Meeting de Marseille, Stade Delort, Marseille - National Events |
800m | 1:46.38 | - | Mar 28 | Maurie Plant Meet |
800m | 1:46.38 | - | Mar 27 | Maurie Plant Meet |
800m | 1:45.07 | - | Mar 14 | Adelaide Invitational |
800m | 1:45.07 | - | Mar 13 | Adelaide Invitational |
800m | 1:46.58 | - | Mar 8 | New Zealand Track & Field Championships |
800m | 1:53.53 | - | Mar 7 | New Zealand Track & Field Championships |
800m | 1:46.58 | - | Mar 5 | New Zealand Track & Field Championships |
800m | 1:53.53 | - | Mar 5 | New Zealand Track & Field Championships |
800m | 1:47.96 | - | Feb 25 | ACA Race Night #3 |
800m | 1:49.01 | - | Feb 14 | Porritt Classic, Porritt Stadium, Hamilton |
2025
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:46.34 | - | Aug 20 | Internationales Abendsportfest |
800m | 1:46.77 | - | Aug 16 | Meeting voor Mon, AtletiekArena Gaston Roelants Kessel-Lo / Hal 5, Leuven |
800m | 1:47.25 | - | Aug 9 | IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - Pre-Programme |
800m | 1:46.35 | - | Jul 9 | Míting Internacional Ciutat de Barcelona, Estadi Joan Serrahima, Barcelona |
800m | 1:46.75 | - | Jul 5 | Meeting National Est Lyonnais |
800m | 1:47.98 | - | Jun 20 | Meeting Internazionale Città di Pergine, Stadio Comunale, Pergine Valsugana |
800m | DQ | - | Jun 14 | Track Night Vienna |
2024
13 performances2023
15 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:46.84 | - | Aug 26 | World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest |
800m | 1:46.84 | - | Aug 22 | World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest |
800m | 1:45.90 | - | Aug 5 | Folksam Grand Prix Malmö |
800m | 1:46.44 | - | Jul 30 | Meeting International Schifflange, Stade Jean Jacoby, Schifflange |
800m | 1:47.65 | - | Jul 15 | Night of Athletics |
800m | 1:46.27 | - | Jul 5 | Folksam Grand Prix Karlstad |
800m | 1:46.37 | - | Jun 21 | Merck Laufgala, TSV Stadion, Pfungstadt |
800m | 1:46.78 | - | Jun 13 | Kladno hází a Kladenské Memoriály 2023, Mestský Stadion Sletište, Kladno |
800m | 1:47.00 | - | Mar 25 | Brisbane Track Classic, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Nathan, Brisbane |
800m | 1:49.80 | - | Mar 3 | New Zealand Championships |
800m | 1:55.33 | - | Mar 3 | New Zealand Championships |
800m | 1:55.33 | - | Mar 2 | New Zealand Championships |
800m | 1:45.85 | - | Feb 23 | Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne |
800m | 1:47.66 | - | Feb 19 | International Track Meet, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch |
Mile | 3:59.44 | - | Jan 28 | Cooks Classic, Cooks Gardens, Whanganui |
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Honours
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2026New Zealand Track & Field Championships
800 Metres
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2024New Zealand Championships
800 Metres
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2023New Zealand Championships
800 Metres
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2022New Zealand Championships
800 Metres
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2021New Zealand Championships
800 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is James Preston's 800 m personal best?
James Preston's 800 m personal best is 1:44.04, set on May 25, 2024 in TSV Stadion, Pfungstadt (GER), #195 on the all-time list.
Which events does James Preston compete in?
James Preston competes in the 800 m.
How did James Preston perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 1:45.07, set on Mar 14, 2026 in SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide (AUS). Last competition: Meeting Lignano on Jul 8, 2026, 1:45.82.