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James Sugira

James Sugira

RWARWAMen
Birth dateFeb 2, 1997
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James Sugira is a Rwanda middle-distance runner, born on February 2, 1997. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:44.44 in the 1500m, 4:11.15 in the Mile, 7:58.19 in the 3000m, 13:37.88 in the 5000m and 7:58.19 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Rwanda.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
7:58.19
1500 m
3:44.44
2019 season best
7:58.19
Feb 2, 2019 · Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)
2019 season best
Last competition
NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i)
Mar 8, 2019 · DNF
NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i)
Age
29 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:58.19, 1500 m 3:44.44, 2019 season best 7:58.19 (Feb 2, 2019, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i), Mar 8, 2019, DNF · 29 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:44.44
Mile
4:11.15
3000m
7:58.19
13:37.88
3000m-short-track
7:58.19
mile-short-track
4:12.23
8Kilometre
23:11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
Mile
4:11.15-Jan 26, 2019-Huntington, WV (USA) (i)
2019
mile-short-track
4:12.23-Feb 21, 2019-Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2019
3000m-short-track
7:58.19-Feb 2, 2019-Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)
2019
3000m
7:58.19-Feb 2, 2019
↑
Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)
2019
5000m
13:37.88-Feb 8, 2019
↑
Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2018
5000m
14:03.51-Apr 8, 2018
↑
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
2017
1500m
3:52.0h-Dec 14, 2017
↓
Kampala (UGA)
2017
5000m
13:46.69-Jul 20, 2017
↑
Kampala (UGA)
2017
8Kilometre
23:11-Dec 31, 2017-Trier (GER)
2017
CrossCount
30:54-Mar 26, 2017-42nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Kololo, Kampala
2016
1500m
3:44.44-Apr 29, 2016
↓
Dar-es-Salaam (TAN)
2015
1500m
3:53.95-Mar 6, 2015
↓
Addis Ababa (ETH)
2014
1500m
3:47.28-Aug 21, 2014
↓
Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
2013
3000m
8:40.78-Jun 1, 2013
↑
Kigali (RWA)

2019

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
DNF-Mar 8NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i)
mile-short-track
4:12.23-Feb 21Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i)
3000m-short-track
8:24.22-Feb 21Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i)
5000m
13:37.88-Feb 8Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m-short-track
7:58.19-Feb 2JDL Fast Track Invitational, Winston Salem, NC (i)
Mile
4:11.15-Jan 26Thundering Herd Invitational and Multi Events, Huntington, WV (i)

2018

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:03.51-Apr 10Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
5000m
14:03.51-Apr 8Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
5000m
14:04.71-Feb 3Kampala UAF Trials, Kampala
5000m
14:17.05-Jan 20Kampala UAF Trials, Kampala

2017

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
8Kilometre
23:11-Dec 31Trier Silvesterlauf, Trier
1500m
3:52.0HT-Dec 14Kampala UAF Trials, Kampala
5000m
14:13.3HT-Nov 27Kampala UAF Trials, Kampala
1500m
3:55.5HT-Nov 27Kampala UAF Trials, Kampala
5000m
13:46.69-Jul 20Ugandan Championships, Kampala
CrossCount
30:54-Mar 2642nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Kololo, Kampala

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:51.32-Jul 21IAAF World U20 Championships
1500m
3:51.32-Jul 19IAAF World U20 Championships
1500m
3:44.44-Apr 29Dar-es-Salaam East Africa Junior Championships, Dar-es-Salaam

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:53.95-Mar 6Addis Abeba African Junior Championships, Addis Ababa
1500m
4:04.87-Mar 5Addis Abeba African Junior Championships, Addis Ababa

2014

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:48.93-Aug 24Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
1500m
3:47.28-Aug 22Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
1500m
3:48.93-Aug 22Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
1500m
3:47.28-Aug 21Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
1500m
3:56.95-May 29Gaborone African Youth Games, National Stadium, Gaborone

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:45.49-Jul 11IAAF World Youth Championships
3000m
8:40.78-Jun 1Kigali

Honours

7

Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

5000 Metres

2018
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Sugira's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

James Sugira's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:58.19, set on Feb 2, 2019 in Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i).

Which events does James Sugira compete in?

James Sugira competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

How did James Sugira perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 7:58.19, set on Feb 2, 2019 in Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) on Mar 8, 2019, DNF.