James West (born 30 January 1996) is a British track and field athlete. He is a multiple-time British champion.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 30 January 1996 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 3000m, 5000m |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Outdoor 3000m: 7:43.79 (Bromley, 2020) 5000m: 13:09.07 (Brussels, 2024) |
Medal record | |
Early life
editFrom Thanet, Kent, he is member of Tonbridge Athletics Club. He attended Loughborough University and the University of Oregon.[2][3]
Career
editIn 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]
References
edit- ^ "James West". Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "James West". Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "West and Bosworth excel at British Championships". Tonbridgeac. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ "West wins at British Championships and secures European Championship place". Tonbridgeac. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ "GB & NI TEAM SELECTED FOR THE EUROPEAN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS". British Athletics. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Henderson, Jason (8 July 2023). "Zharnel Hughes defies torrential storm to win British 100m title". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ Henderson, Jason (18 February 2024). "Jemma Reekie sends a message to World Indoor rivals". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ Rhodes, James (27 May 2024). "Brilliant BMC & Excellent in Eugene – Weekend Round Up". Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "KATARINA JOHNSON-THOMPSON NAMED IN STRONG GB & NI TEAM FOR EUROPEANS ROME 2024". British Athletics. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Asher-Smith reaches Olympics as young GB stars shine". BBC Sport. 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Adams, Tim (9 September 2024). "James West runs fastest 2000m by Brit since 1988". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 10 September 2024.