James Starkey

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Born
Sep 2, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
3000 m · 1500 m

James Starkey is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on September 2, 1996. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:59.81 in the 1500m, 4:21.25 in the Mile, 8:31.14 in the 3000m, 14:52.17 in the 5000m and 31:44.49 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 3000 m8:31.14
2026 season best8:57.13Jan 22, 2026 · Olympic Park Warm Up Arena, Sydney
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:59.81
Last competitionNSW 10,000m ChampionshipsOct 15, 2026 · 31:41.09
NSW 10,000m Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m 8:31.14, 1500 m 3:59.81, 2026 season best 8:57.13 (Jan 22, 2026, Olympic Park Warm Up Arena, Sydney (AUS)) · Last competition: NSW 10,000m Championships, Oct 15, 2026, 31:41.09 · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mSydney 2023Australia 1500 m all-time list3:59.81857 pts–
MileSydney 2022Australia Mile all-time list4:21.25830 pts–
3000mSydney 2021Australia 3000 m all-time list8:31.14881 pts–
5000mSydney 2022Australia 5000 m all-time list14:52.17834 pts–
10000mSydney 2024Australia 10 000 m all-time list31:44.49813 pts–
SemiSydney 2026Australia Half Marathon all-time list1:11:26771 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:57.13–Jan 22, 2026NSW Milers Series
202610000m 31:41.09–Oct 15, 2026NSW 10,000m Championships
202610Kilometr 31:48–May 17, 2026Sydney 10
2026Semi 1:11:26–Sep 13, 2026Sydney Half
20243000m 8:36.97–Nov 2, 2024NSW 3000m Championships
20245000m 15:02.00–Feb 10, 2024NSW 5000m Championships, SOPAC Warm Up Arena, Sydney
202410000m 31:44.49–Oct 17, 2024NSW 10,000m Championships
202410Kilometr 32:17–May 19, 2024Sydney 10
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Starkey's 3000 m personal best is 8:31.14, set on Nov 13, 2021 in SOPAC Warm Up Arena, Sydney (AUS).

James Starkey competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 8:57.13, set on Jan 22, 2026 in Olympic Park Warm Up Arena, Sydney (AUS). Last competition: NSW 10,000m Championships on Oct 15, 2026, 31:41.09.