Samantha James

Samantha James

JamaicaJamaica
Born
Aug 12, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
800 m · 400 m

Samantha James is a Jamaica sprinter, born on August 12, 1994. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 12.36 in the 100m, 24.5h in the 200m, 53.12 in the 400m, 2:03.07 in the 800m and 4:43.63 in the 1500m. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Jamaica.

Personal best · 800 m2:03.07
2022 season best2:09.61Jun 11, 2022 · National Stadium, Kingston
2022 season best
Personal best · 400 m53.12
Last competitionJamaican ChampionshipsJun 26, 2022 · 2:09.98
Jamaican Championships

As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 2:03.07, 400 m 53.12, 2022 season best 2:09.61 (Jun 11, 2022, National Stadium, Kingston (JAM)) · Last competition: Jamaican Championships, Jun 26, 2022, 2:09.98 · 32 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mKingston 2012Jamaica 100 m all-time list12.36921 pts–
200mSpanish Town 2013Jamaica 200 m all-time list24.5h988 pts–
400mKingston 2016Jamaica 400 m all-time list53.121,084 pts–
800mNinove 2017Jamaica 800 m all-time list2:03.071,108 pts–
1500mKingston 2016Jamaica 1500 m all-time list4:43.63881 pts–
MileKingston 2017Jamaica Mile all-time list5:08.19861 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2022100m 12.59+0.2Feb 12, 2022National Stadium, Kingston (JAM)
2022200m 25.55-2.5Jan 29, 2022National Stadium, Kingston (JAM)
2022400m 54.94–Apr 23, 2022MVP Velocity Fest 11, National Stadium, Kingston
2022800m 2:09.61–Jun 11, 2022JAAA All-Comers Meet, National Stadium, Kingston
2020200m 25.29-0.5Jan 25, 2020National Stadium, Kingston (JAM)
2020400m 54.55–Feb 8, 2020National Stadium, Kingston (JAM)
2020800m 2:10.58–Feb 8, 2020National Stadium, Kingston (JAM)
2020Mile 5:09.60–Feb 29, 2020National Stadium, Kingston (JAM)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Samantha James's 800 m personal best is 2:03.07, set on Jul 15, 2017 in Ninove (BEL).

Samantha James competes in the 800 m and 400 m.

2022 season best: 2:09.61, set on Jun 11, 2022 in National Stadium, Kingston (JAM). Last competition: Jamaican Championships on Jun 26, 2022, 2:09.98.