Draft:Jenna James
Canadian track and field athlete
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Jenna James (born July 8, 2003)[1] is a Canadian track and field athlete who competes in the 400 meters and 400-meter hurdles.
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Comment: May meet WP:NATHLETE#2. Not sure if the sourcing is significant enough however. CNMall41 (talk) 03:43, 11 March 2026 (UTC)
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event(s) | 400 meters, 400 meters hurdles |
| College team | Iowa State Cyclones |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Athletic career
James attended Craig Kielburger Secondary School in Milton, Ontario, where she competed on their varsity track and field team. During her high school career, she was active in sprint and hurdle events and earned recognition in local and national competition for her performances.[2][3][4]
James represented Canada at the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships, competing in the 400 meters hurdles.[5][6] She also placed second in the 400-meter hurdles at the Canadian U20 Championships, establishing herself as one of the country's top young hurdlers.[7][8]
James began her collegiate career at the University of Oklahoma (2022–2025) before transferring to Iowa State University in 2025. She has earned All-American honors in NCAA competition and contributed to relay teams that set program records.[9]
In 2025, James finished as the runner-up in the senior women's 400-meter hurdles at the Canadian Track and Field Championships, marking her transition to senior-level competition.[10]
Achievements
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships | Cali, Colombia | 400 m hurdles | 33rd |
| 2022 | 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships | Cali, Colombia | 4 × 400 m relay | 5th |
