Pam Paul James

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m

Pam Paul James is a Nigeria middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:55.19 in the 1500m, 8:22.03 in the 3000m, 8:40.66 in the 3000m, 14:16.01 in the 5000m and 14:29.25 in the 5000m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nigeria.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:52.40
2026 season best8:52.40Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m14:29.25
Last competitionAmerican Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 14, 2026 · 4:00.25
American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:52.40, 5000 m 14:29.25, 2026 season best 8:52.40 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 14, 2026, 4:00.25

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNC 20263:55.19912 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20248:22.03951 pts–
3000mKaduna 20238:40.66831 pts–
5000mIndoorTN 202414:16.01989 pts–
5000m202214:29.25905 pts–
10000mAsaba 202230:50.87884 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:55.19–Mar 26, 2026Raleigh Relays
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:52.40–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m Indoor8:52.40–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m-short-track 8:52.40–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20255000m 15:05.32–Apr 17, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:22.03–Jan 26, 2024Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20243000m Indoor8:22.03–Jan 26, 2024Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20245000m Indoor14:16.01–Feb 9, 2024Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
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Pam Paul James's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:52.40, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

Pam Paul James competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 8:52.40, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 14, 2026, 4:00.25.