James West (runner)

James West
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born (1996-01-30) 30 January 1996
Sport
SportAthletics
Events
3000m, 5000m
ClubTonbridge AC
Achievements and titles
Personal bestsOutdoor
3000m: 7:43.79 (Bromley, 2020)
5000m: 13:09.07 (Brussels, 2024)
Medal record
British Athletics Championships
Gold medal – first place2023 Manchester5000m
Gold medal – first place2024 Manchester5000m
British Athletics Indoor Championships
Gold medal – first place2023 Birmingham3000m
Gold medal – first place2024 Birmingham3000m

James West (born 30 January 1996) is a British track and field athlete. He is a multiple-time British champion.[1]

Biography

From Thanet, Kent, he is member of Tonbridge Athletics Club. He attended Loughborough University and the University of Oregon, where he competed for the Oregon Ducks track and field team.[2][3]

In 2022 West finished as runner-up to Marc Scott in the 5000m at the British national championships, running a 13.44.47 new personal best.[4]

West won the 3000m national title in February 2023.[5] He was selected for the Great Britain squad for the 2023 European Indoor Athletics Championships held at the Ataköy Athletics Arena in Istanbul.[6] He finished eighth in Istanbul, with a time of 7:48.22s.[7]

In July 2023, he won the British 5000m title, at the British National Championships in Manchester in a time of 13:42.03.[8]

On 18 February 2024, he retained his British indoor title over 3000 metres in Birmingham.[9]

In May 2024, he lowered his 5000m personal best to 13:09.07 in Brussels.[10] That month, he was selected to run the 5000 metres for Britain at the 2024 European Athletics Championships in Rome.[11] In June 2024, he won the 5000m at the 2024 British Athletics Championships in Manchester.[12] He ran 4:56.23 for the 2000 metres at the Boris Hanžeković Memorial in Croatia in September to go fifth on the UK 2000m all-time list. It was the fastest time by a British man since 1988.[13]

He finished runner-up over 3000 metres at the 2025 British Indoor Athletics Championships.[14] He was selected for the British team for the 2025 European Athletics Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn.[15]

On 21 June 2026, West placed third over 5000 metres at the 2026 UK Athletics Championships.[16] In August, he competed at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, England, in the 5000 metres, placing twelfth overall.[17]

References

  1. ↑ "James West". Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  2. ↑ "James West". Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  3. ↑ Reeves, Thomas. "Middle-distance Tonbridge AC runner James West from Thanet prepares to compete at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Istanbul, Turkey". Kent Online. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "West and Bosworth excel at British Championships". Tonbridgeac. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  5. ↑ "West wins at British Championships and secures European Championship place". Tonbridgeac. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  6. ↑ "GB & NI TEAM SELECTED FOR THE EUROPEAN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS". British Athletics. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  7. ↑ Reeves, Thomas (6 March 2023). "Tonbridge AC runner James West from Thanet comes eighth in the 3,000m race at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Istanbul, Turkey". Kent Online. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  8. ↑ Henderson, Jason (8 July 2023). "Zharnel Hughes defies torrential storm to win British 100m title". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  9. ↑ Henderson, Jason (18 February 2024). "Jemma Reekie sends a message to World Indoor rivals". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  10. ↑ Rhodes, James (27 May 2024). "Brilliant BMC & Excellent in Eugene – Weekend Round Up". Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  11. ↑ "KATARINA JOHNSON-THOMPSON NAMED IN STRONG GB & NI TEAM FOR EUROPEANS ROME 2024". British Athletics. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  12. ↑ "Asher-Smith reaches Olympics as young GB stars shine". BBC Sport. 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  13. ↑ Adams, Tim (9 September 2024). "James West runs fastest 2000m by Brit since 1988". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  14. ↑ "GOURLEY & MILLS LEAD WAY WITH RECORDS AT MICROPLUS UK ATHLETICS INDOOR CHAMP". British Athletics. 23 February 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  15. ↑ "GB & NI TEAM SELECTED FOR THE EUROPEAN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025". British Athletics. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  16. ↑ "HUNTER BELL BREAKS CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD AS WIGHTMAN EDGES PATTISON". Athletics Weekly. 21 June 2026. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  17. ↑ "European Athletics Championships". World Athletics. 10 August 2026. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
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