James Taranto

James Taranto

AustraliaAustraliaActive
Born
Aug 28, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
800 m

James Taranto is a Australia sprinter, born on August 28, 1998. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 50.82 in the 400m, 1:52.63 in the 800m, 3:59.12 in the 1500m, 3:37.33 in the 4x400m and 2:34.26 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 800 m1:52.63
2026 season best1:55.19Mar 31, 2026 · Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne
2026 season best
Last competitionVMC Meet #5Mar 31, 2026 · 1:55.19
VMC Meet #5

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 1:52.63, 2026 season best 1:55.19 (Mar 31, 2026, Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne (AUS)) · Last competition: VMC Meet #5, Mar 31, 2026, 1:55.19 · 28 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
400mMelbourne 2015Australia 400 m all-time list50.82810 pts–
800mMelbourne 2025Australia 800 m all-time list1:52.63953 pts–
1500mMelbourne 2026Australia 1500 m all-time list3:59.12865 pts–
4x400mLaunceston 2023Australia 4 × 400 m all-time list3:37.33–
1000mMelbourne 20222:34.26778 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:55.19–Mar 31, 2026VMC Meet #5
20261500m 3:59.12–Mar 19, 2026Victorian Open & U20 Track and Field Championships, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne
2025800m 1:52.63–Mar 13, 2025VMC Meet #5, Tom Kelly Athletics Track, Doncaster, Melbourne
2024800m 1:53.39–Dec 19, 2024VMC Meet #1
20241500m 4:04.43–Feb 23, 2024Victorian Track and Field Championships
2023800m 1:53.83–Feb 9, 2023VMC Meet #4, Moonee Valley Athletics Track, Aberfeldie, Melbourne
20234x400m 3:37.33–Mar 19, 2023Tasmanian Championships
20231500m 4:06.58–Dec 23, 2023Reunion Day, Domain Athletic Centre, Hobart
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Taranto's 800 m personal best is 1:52.63, set on Mar 13, 2025 in Tom Kelly Athletics Track, Doncaster, Melbourne (AUS).

James Taranto competes in the 800 m.

2026 season best: 1:55.19, set on Mar 31, 2026 in Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne (AUS). Last competition: VMC Meet #5 on Mar 31, 2026, 1:55.19.