A two time NAIA All American, James’ decathlon career started at De Anza College in Cupertino, California. After placing 8th at the California Community College Athletic Association State Meet, James transferred to Westmont College, scoring big for the Warriors at Golden State Athletic Conference Championships in 2015 and 2016. With a 4th place finish at NAIA Nationals in 2015, James earned his first All-American honor. In 2016 James qualified for NAIA Nationals in both the Javelin and Decathlon, earning his second All-American honor in the decathlon with an 8th place finish. This is James’ first year competing with the Santa Barbara Track Club as he looks forward to training in some of the best conditions this country has to offer.
Country: United States
Event: Decathlon / Heptathlon
Birthdate: October 13, 1993
Hometown: Sunnyvale, CA
College: Westmont College, Santa Barbara Class of 2016
High School: Homestead High School, Cupertino, CA Class of 2012
PERSONAL RECORDS
100m: 11.82 +3.2w (2014)
Long Jump: 6.56m (2018)
Shot Put: 12.50m (2018)
High Jump: 1.94m (2016)
400m: 53.19 (2016)
110HH: 15.87 (2018)
Discus: 41.19m (2016)
Pole Vault: 4.10m (2018)
Javelin: 56.89m (2016)
1500m: 4:22.06 (2018)