Jenna James

Jenna James (born July 8, 2003) is a Canadian track and field athlete who competes in the 400 meters and 400-meter hurdles.

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.

James represented Canada at the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships, competing in the 400 meters hurdles. 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.

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.

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.

Achievements

NCAA Division I All-American, DMR Bronze (2026) NCAA Division I All-American Honorable Mention (2025) Silver medal – 400 m hurdles, Canadian Track and Field Championships (2025) Silver medal – 400 m hurdles, u20 Canadian Track and Field Championships (2022)

International competitions + Representing 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