James West

James West (born 30 January 1996) is a British track and field athlete. In 2023, he became the British champion over 3000m indoors and 5000m outdoors. Early life From Thanet, Kent, he is member of Tonbridge Athletics Club. He attended Loughborough University and the University of Oregon. Career 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. West won the 3000m national title in February 2023. He was selected for the Great Britain squad for the 2023 European Indoor Athletics Championships held at the Ataköy Athletics Arena in Istanbul. He finished eighth in Istanbul, with a time of 7:48.22s.