James Schmidt

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Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 Metres Short Track

James Schmidt is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:50.23 in the 800m, 1:50.09 in the 800m, 3:41.04 in the 1500m, 3:59.85 in the Mile and 3:58.02 in the Mile. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track3:58.02
2026 season best3:58.02Jan 31, 2026 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:43.44
Last competitionOutdoor Music City ChallengeMay 1, 2026 · 3:40.41
Outdoor Music City Challenge

As of Oct 28, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:58.02, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:43.44, 2026 season best 3:58.02 (Jan 31, 2026, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA)) · Last competition: Outdoor Music City Challenge, May 1, 2026, 3:40.41

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorTN 20251:50.231,074 pts–#706
800m20241:50.091,024 pts––
1500mTN 20253:41.041,093 pts–#422
MileTN 20253:59.851,077 pts––
MileIndoorKY 20263:58.021,156 pts–#113
3000mTN 20267:55.761,081 pts–#193

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track 1:53.34–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:53.34–Jan 30, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026800m Indoor1:53.34–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
20261500m Indoor3:40.41–May 1, 2026Outdoor Music City Challenge
20261500m 3:40.41–May 1, 2026Outdoor Music City Challenge
20261500m-short-track Indoor3:43.44–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026mile-short-track 3:58.02–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026Mile Indoor3:58.02–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
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James Schmidt's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:58.02, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA).

James Schmidt competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 3:58.02, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA). Last competition: Outdoor Music City Challenge on May 1, 2026, 3:40.41.