James Ryder

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

James Ryder is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:47.10 in the 1500m, 4:04.33 in the Mile, 8:29.82 in the 3000m, 8:00.51 in the 3000m and 14:19.86 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:00.51
2026 season best8:00.51Feb 13, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:04.33
Last competition116th Drake RelaysApr 25, 2026 · 14:45.47
116th Drake Relays

As of Nov 15, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:00.51, Mile Short Track 4:04.33, 2026 season best 8:00.51 (Feb 13, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: 116th Drake Relays, Apr 25, 2026, 14:45.47

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mLA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:47.101,014 pts––
MileIndoorMO 20264:04.331,075 pts–#417
3000mAR 2023United States 3000 m all-time list8:29.82888 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20268:00.511,075 pts–#351
5000mTN 2024United States 5000 m all-time list14:19.86935 pts––
10000mKS 2024United States 10 000 m all-time list30:37.63902 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:47.10–Apr 3, 2026Battle on the Bayou
2026mile-short-track 4:04.33–Jan 31, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:04.33–Jan 31, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:04.33–Jan 31, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:00.51–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:00.51–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20265000m 14:45.47–Apr 25, 2026116th Drake Relays
2025Mile Indoor4:06.60–Jan 17, 2025Show-Me-Showdown, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Ryder's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:00.51, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

James Ryder competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:00.51, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: 116th Drake Relays on Apr 25, 2026, 14:45.47.