James SMITH

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Events
400 Metres Short Track · 600 Metres Short Track

James SMITH is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 400mH.

His personal bests include 49.26 in the 400m, 1:55.04 in the 800m, 55.01 in the 400mH, 1:56.29 in the 800m-short-track and 1:56.29 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track49.56
2026 season best6.67Jan 16, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:21.98
Last competitionThe VA ShowcaseJan 16, 2026 · 6.67
The VA Showcase

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 49.56, 600 Metres Short Track 1:21.98, 2026 season best 6.67 (Jan 16, 2026) · Last competition: The VA Showcase, Jan 16, 2026, 6.67

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mSt. Paul 2013United States 400 m all-time list49.26903 pts–
800mCA 2017United States 800 m all-time list1:55.04888 pts–
400mHCA 2017United States 400 m hurdles all-time list55.01895 pts–
800m-short-track20171:56.29905 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorNY 20171:56.29905 pts–
4x400Metre20163:14.07–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202655m 6.67–Jan 16, 2026The VA Showcase
20194x400m 3:12.72–Jan 11, 2019–
2018400m-short-track Indoor50.89–Feb 17, 2018Ithaca, NY (USA) (i)
2018400m-short-track 50.89–Feb 17, 2018–
2018400m Indoor50.89–Feb 17, 2018Ithaca, NY (USA) (i)
2018600m-short-track Indoor1:23.53–Jan 13, 2018University Park, PA (USA) (i)
2018600m-short-track 1:23.53–Jan 13, 2018–
2018600m Indoor1:23.53–Jan 13, 2018University Park, PA (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James SMITH's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 49.56, set on Feb 12, 2016.

James SMITH competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 6.67, set on Jan 16, 2026. Last competition: The VA Showcase on Jan 16, 2026, 6.67.