James Simms

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Jan 1, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
High Jump · Decathlon

James Simms is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on January 1, 2002. He competes primarily in the 100m, 400m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 11.80 in the 100m, 53.53 in the 400m, 5:05.32 in the 1500m, 17.45 in the 110mH and 1.84 in the HJ. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · High Jump1.84
2026 season best1.66Jan 17, 2026 · English Institute of Sport, Sheffield
2026 season best
Personal best · Decathlon5813
Last competitionEngland Athletics U20 / Senior Combined Events, including RW and BMC and Para ChampionshipsJan 18, 2026 · DNF
England Athletics U20 / Senior Combined Events, including RW and BMC and Para Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: High Jump 1.84, Decathlon 5813, 2026 season best 1.66 (Jan 17, 2026, English Institute of Sport, Sheffield (GBR)) · Last competition: England Athletics U20 / Senior Combined Events, including RW and BMC and Para Championships, Jan 18, 2026, DNF · 24 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mManchester 2023United Kingdom 100 m all-time list11.80*665 pts–
400mManchester 2023United Kingdom 400 m all-time list53.53662 pts–
1500mManchester 2023United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list5:05.32258 pts–
110mHManchester 2023United Kingdom 110 m hurdles all-time list17.45534 pts–
HJManchester 2023United Kingdom High Jump all-time list1.84775 pts–
HJIndoorNY 20241.94862 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

FAQ

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James Simms's High Jump personal best is 1.84, set on May 27, 2023 in Sportcity Regional Arena, Manchester (GBR).

James Simms competes in the High Jump and Decathlon.

2026 season best: 1.66, set on Jan 17, 2026 in English Institute of Sport, Sheffield (GBR). Last competition: England Athletics U20 / Senior Combined Events, including RW and BMC and Para Championships on Jan 18, 2026, DNF.