Oliver James

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Nov 16, 2003 (22 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m

Oliver James is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on November 16, 2003. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 57.26 in the 400m, 1:55.22 in the 800m, 3:48.27 in the 1500m, 8:26.52 in the 3000m and 14:34.45 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:57.76
2026 season best9:15.83Jun 21, 2026 · Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:48.27
Last competitionNovuna UK Athletics ChampionshipsJun 21, 2026 · 9:15.83
Novuna UK Athletics Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:57.76, 1500 m 3:48.27, 2026 season best 9:15.83 (Jun 21, 2026, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (GBR)) · Last competition: Novuna UK Athletics Championships, Jun 21, 2026, 9:15.83 · 22 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
400mBedford 2022United Kingdom 400 m all-time list57.26482 pts–
800mPoole 2025United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:55.22883 pts–
1500mWatford 2025United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:48.27999 pts–
3000mWatford 2024United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:26.52906 pts–
5000mLondon 2024United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:34.45889 pts–
3000mStManchester 2025United Kingdom 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:57.761,004 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:58.28–May 27, 2026Hercules Wimbledon 1500m Night of Races
20263000mSt 9:15.83–Jun 21, 2026Novuna UK Athletics Championships
2025800m 1:55.22–May 31, 2025National Athletics League - Regional South, Ashdown Leisure Centre Track, Poole
20251500m 3:48.27–Jul 12, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Woodside Stadium, Watford
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:35.89–Feb 15, 2025BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships, EIS Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (i)
20253000m Indoor8:35.89–Feb 15, 2025BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships, EIS Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (i)
20253000mSt 8:57.76–May 5, 2025BUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships
20255Kilometre 14:42–Mar 15, 2025Podium Festival
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Oliver James's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:57.76, set on May 5, 2025 in Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester (GBR).

Oliver James competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 9:15.83, set on Jun 21, 2026 in Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (GBR). Last competition: Novuna UK Athletics Championships on Jun 21, 2026, 9:15.83.