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James West (runner)

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James West
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born (1996-01-30) 30 January 1996 (age 30)
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

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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

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  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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