James Vaughan

Born
Aug 26, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
1500 m · 800 m

James Vaughan is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on August 26, 2004. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:51.68 in the 800m, 3:49.18 in the 1500m, 8:19.88 in the 3000m, 14:44 in the 5Kilometre and 4:01.44 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m3:49.18
2026 season best3:49.58Jun 17, 2026 · Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham
Personal best · 800 m1:51.68
Last competitionBMC Record BreakerAug 19, 2026 · 3:51.64

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:49.18, 800 m 1:51.68, 2026 season best 3:49.58 (Jun 17, 2026, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham (GBR)) · Last competition: BMC Record Breaker, Aug 19, 2026, 3:51.64 · 22 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mTwickenham 2025United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:51.68979 pts–
1500mManchester 2025United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:49.18987 pts–
3000mLoughborough 2024United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:19.88943 pts–
5KilometreLeicester 202414:44–
1500m-short-trackIndoorBirmingham 20224:01.44878 pts–
1500m-short-track20224:01.44878 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:52.42–Aug 5, 2026BMC Gold Standard Races
20261500m 3:49.58–Jun 17, 2026BMC Gold Standard Races
20263000m Indoor8:44.18–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:44.18–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
20263000m-short-track 8:44.18–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
202610Kilometr 30:50–Jan 11, 202610K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun
2025800m 1:51.68–Jun 18, 2025St Mary's University BMC Record Breaker, Mo Farah Athletics Track, Twickenham
20251500m 3:49.18–Aug 9, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Vaughan's 1500 m personal best is 3:49.18, set on Aug 9, 2025 in Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester (GBR).

James Vaughan competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

2026 season best: 3:49.58, set on Jun 17, 2026 in Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham (GBR). Last competition: BMC Record Breaker on Aug 19, 2026, 3:51.64.