James Sly
United StatesActive- Events
- Mile Short Track
James Sly is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 4:19.54 in the Mile, 8:46.79 in the 3000m, 9:11.91 in the 3000m, 8:46.79 in the 3000m-short-track and 4:19.55 in the mile-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:29.65
2026 season best4:29.65Jan 16, 2026 · Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS
Last competition11th Annual Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla ClassicFeb 14, 2026 · 4:19.54
As of Nov 15, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:29.65, 2026 season best 4:29.65 (Jan 16, 2026, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA)) · Last competition: 11th Annual Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic, Feb 14, 2026, 4:19.54
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorKS 20264:19.54892 pts–
3000mIndoorAR 20238:46.79816 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorAR 20238:46.79816 pts–
mile-short-trackIndoorAR 20234:19.55892 pts–
mile-short-trackKS 20264:29.65780 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mile Indoor | 4:19.54 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | 11th Annual Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic |
| 2026 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:29.65 | – | Jan 16, 2026 | Washburn Rust Buster |
| 2026 | mile-short-track | 4:29.65 | – | Jan 16, 2026 | Washburn Rust Buster |
| 2026 | 3000m Indoor | 9:11.91 | – | Jan 23, 2026 | Rumble in the Jungle Invitational |
| 2026 | 3000m | 9:11.91 | – | Jan 23, 2026 | Rumble in the Jungle Invitational |
| 2023 | Mile Indoor | 4:19.55 | – | Feb 17, 2023 | Arkansas Qualifier |
| 2023 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:19.55 | – | Feb 17, 2023 | Arkansas Qualifier |
| 2023 | 3000m Indoor | 8:46.79 | – | Jan 13, 2023 | Arkansas Invitational |