James Thie

James Thie is a one off, not only because of his surname but a runner that few people in the running world haven't heard of. He was a talented junior and has translated that into the senior ranks cementing his pedigree by placing 4th in the World Indoor Championships. He is equally if not more popular across the 'pond' (USA) regularly running on the indoor and outdoor track circuit in the states. Described as the world traveling runner due to him willing to travel almost anywhere in the world to run and win races. Not only is he the ultimate team player but a Knowledgeable, intelligent, helpful runner who has a massive love for Athletics. Hopefully his injury problems over the past year are behind him and RunnersLife will see a fit, healthy and fast James Thie.

D.O.B - 27/06/1978

Personal Bests -

800M 1m:49.82s
1500M 3m:37.06s
2000M 5m:09.60s
1 Mile 3m:57.71s
3000M 7m:56.22s

Career Highlights

  • Welsh Record Holder, Indoors 1500m, 1 mile and 2000m
  • 4th World Indoor Champtionships 2004
  • 7th European Cup 2005
  • 6th Eurpean Indoor Championships 2005
  • Commonwealth Games Semi-Final 2006
  • 8th European Indoor Championships 2007