James Young
- Born
- Dec 29, 1997 (28 years old)
- Events
- Mile Short Track · 1500 m
James Young is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on December 29, 1997. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:48.31 in the 800m, 3:37.72 in the 1500m, 3:55.20 in the Mile, 3:55.20 in the Mile and 7:54.24 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:00.08
2025 season best3:39.10May 31, 2025 · Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe
Personal best · 1500 m3:37.72
Last competitionBMC Gold Standard Races, Woodside Stadium, WatfordJul 23, 2025 · 3:45.99
As of Oct 28, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:00.08, 1500 m 3:37.72, 2025 season best 3:39.10 (May 31, 2025, Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe (GER)) · Last competition: BMC Gold Standard Races, Woodside Stadium, Watford, Jul 23, 2025, 3:45.99 · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:39.10 | – | May 31, 2025 | 9. PUMA NITRO Lange Laufnacht, Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe |
| 2025 | Mile | 4:00.51 | – | May 5, 2025 | Bannister Miles, Oxford University Track, Oxford |
| 2025 | 3000m Indoor | 8:03.77 | – | Jan 4, 2025 | scottishathletics Indoor 3000m Championships |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:03.77 | – | Jan 4, 2025 | scottishathletics Indoor 3000m Championships |
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:08.19 | – | Jun 21, 2025 | British Milers Club Grand Prix, Paula Radcliffe Stadium, Loughborough |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 13:50 | – | Mar 15, 2025 | Podium Festival |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:37.97 | – | May 11, 2024 | Puma Nitro Lange Laufnacht, Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe |
| 2024 | Mile | 3:56.66 | – | Aug 24, 2024 | The Monument Mile Classic |