James Settles

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Events
5000 m

James Settles is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 5Kilometre.

His personal bests include 3:53.46 in the 1500m, 14:08.47 in the 5000m and 14:18 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m14:08.47
2026 season best14:24.57May 8, 2026 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
2026 season best
Last competitionFranson Last ChanceMay 9, 2026 · DNS
Franson Last Chance

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 14:08.47, 2026 season best 14:24.57 (May 8, 2026, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Franson Last Chance, May 9, 2026, DNS

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:53.46934 pts––
5000mCA 2023United States 5000 m all-time list14:08.47972 pts––
5KilometreCA 202614:18–#429

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:53.46–May 1, 2026Steve Scott Invite
20265Kilometre 14:18–Apr 12, 2026The Carlsbad 5000
20265000m 14:24.57–May 8, 2026Franson Last Chance
20251500m 3:59.11–Apr 12, 2025Pomona-Pitzer Track & Field Invitational, Strehle Track, Pomona College, Claremont, CA
20255000m 14:40.98–May 3, 2025Occidental Invitational, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
20245000m 14:11.97–Apr 12, 2024Bryan Clay Invitational
20235000m 14:08.47–May 6, 2023Occidental Invitational, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
20225000m 14:46.18–Apr 8, 2022Cessna Stadium, Wichita, KS (USA)
FAQ

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James Settles's 5000 m personal best is 14:08.47, set on May 6, 2023 in Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA (USA).

James Settles competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 14:24.57, set on May 8, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: Franson Last Chance on May 9, 2026, DNS.