James Taylor

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
May 8, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
800 m

James Taylor is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on May 8, 1998. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:48.87 in the 800m, 3:57.34 in the 1500m, 8:47.36 in the 3000m, 14:53.87 in the 5000m and 2:24:58 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 m1:48.87
2021 season best1:48.87Jun 12, 2021 · Woodside Stadium, Watford
2021 season best

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:48.87, 2021 season best 1:48.87 (Jun 12, 2021, Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR)) · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mWatford 2021United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:48.871,059 pts–
1500mBedford 2014United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:57.34886 pts–
3000mWatford 2018United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:47.36797 pts–
5000mGlasgow 2019United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:53.87829 pts–
MarathonSan Sebastián 2019United Kingdom Marathon all-time list2:24:58876 pts–
5KilometreArmagh 202014:52–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2021800m 1:48.87–Jun 12, 2021Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR)
20205Kilometre 14:52–Feb 13, 2020Brooks Armagh Road Race
20195000m 14:53.87–Jul 26, 2019Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow (GBR)
2019Marathon 2:24:58–Nov 24, 2019Zurich Maratoia Donostia / San Sebastián, San Sebastián
20183000m 8:47.36–Aug 22, 2018Watford (GBR)
2014800m 1:58.5h–Apr 27, 2014Bebington (GBR)
20141500m 3:57.34–Aug 30, 2014Bedford (GBR)
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James Taylor's 800 m personal best is 1:48.87, set on Jun 12, 2021 in Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR).

James Taylor competes in the 800 m.

2021 season best: 1:48.87, set on Jun 12, 2021 in Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR).