James Withers

James Withers

United StatesUnited States
Born
Jun 17, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
Mile · 1500 m

James Withers is a United States middle-distance runner, born on June 17, 1995. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:52.14 in the 800m, 3:46.88 in the 1500m, 4:04.33 in the Mile, 4:03.24 in the Mile and 8:31.05 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile4:04.33
2025 season best2:23:40Apr 21, 2025 · Boston, MA
2025 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:46.88
Last competitionBoston MarathonApr 21, 2025 · 2:23:40
Boston Marathon

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile 4:04.33, 1500 m 3:46.88, 2025 season best 2:23:40 (Apr 21, 2025, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Boston Marathon, Apr 21, 2025, 2:23:40 · 31 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mOR 2009United States 800 m all-time list1:52.14966 pts–
1500mOR 2007United States 1500 m all-time list3:46.881,017 pts–
Mile2009United States Mile all-time list4:04.331,022 pts–
MileIndoorWA 20094:03.241,089 pts–
3000m2005United States 3000 m all-time list8:31.05882 pts–
3000mIndoorNM 20198:27.64919 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025Marathon 2:23:40–Apr 21, 2025Boston Marathon
202415Kilometr 48:30–Jul 14, 2024Boilermaker Road Race
2024Marathon 2:22:32–Feb 3, 2024U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon
2023Marathon 2:17:32–Dec 3, 2023California International Marathon
2022mile-short-track 4:35.83–Dec 10, 2022–
2022mile-short-track Indoor4:35.83–Dec 10, 2022USM Fieldhouse, Gorham, ME (USA) (i)
2022Mile Indoor4:35.83–Dec 10, 2022USM Fieldhouse, Gorham, ME (USA) (i)
2021Marathon 2:30:49–Jun 5, 2021–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Withers's Mile personal best is 4:04.33, set on Apr 25, 2009.

James Withers competes in the Mile and 1500 m.

2025 season best: 2:23:40, set on Apr 21, 2025 in Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: Boston Marathon on Apr 21, 2025, 2:23:40.