James Preston
New ZealandActive- Born
- May 8, 1997 (29 years old)
- Events
- 800 m
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.
Personal best · 800 m1:44.04
2026 season best1:45.07Mar 14, 2026 · SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
National record1:44.04800 m
Last competitionMeeting LignanoJul 8, 2026 · 1:45.82
As of Oct 30, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | 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 Indoor | 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) |