Karina James

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Events
5000 m · Mile

Karina James is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:09.95 in the 800m, 4:23.01 in the 1500m, 4:39.87 in the Mile, 4:39.87 in the Mile and 9:32.01 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m15:57.97
2026 season best15:57.97Jan 30, 2026 · Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile4:39.87
Last competitionHeartland InvitationalFeb 14, 2026 · DNS
Heartland Invitational

As of Oct 29, 2026: 5000 m 15:57.97, Mile 4:39.87, 2026 season best 15:57.97 (Jan 30, 2026, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (USA)) · Last competition: Heartland Invitational, Feb 14, 2026, DNS

NCAA all-time #77 in 5000 Metres Short Track

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mOH 20252:09.95991 pts––
1500mOH 20254:23.011,028 pts––
MileIN 20264:39.871,049 pts–#102
MileIndoorIN 20264:39.871,078 pts–#182
3000mIndoorMA 20239:32.011,021 pts––
5000mIN 202615:57.971,054 pts–#488

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile 4:39.87–Jan 24, 2026Notre Dame Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:39.87–Jan 24, 2026Notre Dame Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor15:57.97–Jan 30, 2026–
20265000m Indoor15:57.97–Jan 30, 2026Meyo Invitational
20265000m 15:57.97–Jan 30, 2026Meyo Invitational
2025800m 2:09.95–May 3, 2025Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH
2025800m-short-track Indoor2:13.76–Feb 21, 2025Silverston Invitational, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (i)
20251500m 4:23.01–May 3, 2025Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH
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Karina James's 5000 m personal best is 15:57.97, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (USA).

Karina James competes in the 5000 m and Mile.

2026 season best: 15:57.97, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (USA). Last competition: Heartland Invitational on Feb 14, 2026, DNS.