James Straw
- Born
- Feb 1, 1994 (32 years old)
- Events
- 5000 m · 10 000 m
James Straw is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on February 1, 1994. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 1:59.55 in the 800m, 3:59.39 in the 1500m, 8:25.49 in the 3000m, 14:13.94 in the 5000m and 30:09.89 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Personal best · 5000 m14:13.94
2025 season best15:09.89May 24, 2025 · Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles
Personal best · 10 000 m30:09.89
Last competitionIFAM Outdoor, Boudewijnstadion, BruxellesMay 24, 2025 · 15:09.89
As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 14:13.94, 10 000 m 30:09.89, 2025 season best 15:09.89 (May 24, 2025, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL)) · Last competition: IFAM Outdoor, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles, May 24, 2025, 15:09.89 · 32 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
5KilometreLeicester 202515:04–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 15:04 | – | Mar 15, 2025 | Podium Festival |
| 2025 | 5000m | 15:09.89 | – | May 24, 2025 | IFAM Outdoor, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 31:00 | – | Dec 29, 2024 | Top Flight by RunThrough - Ribble Valley 10K, Clitheroe |
| 2022 | 5000m | 14:28.68 | – | Jun 11, 2022 | British Milers Club International Grand Prix, Woodside Stadium, Watford |
| 2022 | 5Kilometre | 15:13 | – | May 7, 2022 | – |
| 2021 | 3000m | 8:25.49 | – | Apr 25, 2021 | Loughborough University Track, Loughborough (GBR) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 14:13.94 | – | Jun 12, 2021 | Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR) |
| 2021 | 5Kilometre | 15:12 | – | Apr 5, 2021 | Wigan (GBR) |