Ryan JAMES

Ryan JAMES

Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 m steeplechase

Ryan JAMES is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:58.35 in the 1500m, 8:24.20 in the 3000m, 8:38.62 in the 3000m, 14:39.71 in the 5000m and 14:24.31 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:24.31
2026 season best1.99May 10, 2026 · Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:12.85
Last competitionMAAC Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 10, 2026 · 1.99

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:24.31, 3000 m steeplechase 9:12.85, 2026 season best 1.99 (May 10, 2026, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA)) · Last competition: MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 10, 2026, 1.99

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorMA 20198:24.20938 pts–
3000m2021United States 3000 m all-time list8:38.62842 pts–
5000mIndoorMA 202214:24.31961 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026HJ 1.99–May 10, 2026MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
20222000Metres 6:04.14–Mar 19, 2022Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA)
20223000m-short-track 8:29.41–Jan 28, 2022–
20223000m Indoor8:29.41–Jan 28, 2022Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i)
20223000m-short-track Indoor8:29.41–Jan 28, 2022Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i)
20225000m-short-track 14:24.31–Feb 12, 2022–
20225000m-short-track Indoor14:24.31–Feb 12, 2022Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
20225000m 14:42.61–Apr 15, 2022–
FAQ

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Ryan JAMES's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:24.31, set on Feb 12, 2022.

Ryan JAMES competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 m steeplechase.

2026 season best: 1.99, set on May 10, 2026 in Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA). Last competition: MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 10, 2026, 1.99.