Markita James

Markita James

United StatesUnited States
Born
Jun 28, 1983 (43 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles · 400 Metres Short Track

Markita James is a United States sprinter, born on June 28, 1983. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 400mH.

Her personal bests include 23.82 in the 200m, 52.00 in the 400m, 54.47 in the 400mH, 8.82 in the 60mH and 8.82 in the 60mH. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles54.47
#140 all-time
2008 season best56.18Jun 28, 2008 · Eugene, OR
2008 season best
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track52.64

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 m hurdles 54.47 (#140 all-time), 400 Metres Short Track 52.64, 2008 season best 56.18 (Jun 28, 2008, Eugene, OR (USA)) · 43 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
200mGA 2007United States 200 m all-time list23.821,053 pts–
400mAL 2006United States 400 m all-time list52.001,127 pts–
400mHCA 2006United States 400 m hurdles all-time list54.471,190 pts#140
60mH20058.82981 pts–
60mHIndoorSC 20058.82981 pts–
4x400MetreIndoorAR 20063:29.50–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2008200m 24.39+1.3Apr 19, 2008Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
2008400m 54.32–Apr 5, 2008Auburn, AL (USA)
2008400mH 56.18–Jun 28, 2008Eugene, OR (USA)
2007200m 23.82-1.2Jun 2, 2007Atlanta, GA (USA)
2007400m 52.11–May 5, 2007Xalapa (MEX)
2007400mH 55.48–May 16, 2007Fortaleza (BRA)
2006200m 24.15-1.6Mar 25, 2006Auburn, AL (USA)
2006400m 52.00–Apr 22, 2006Auburn, AL (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Markita James's 400 m hurdles personal best is 54.47, set on Jun 10, 2006 in Sacramento, CA (USA), #140 on the all-time list.

Markita James competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 Metres Short Track.

2008 season best: 56.18, set on Jun 28, 2008 in Eugene, OR (USA).