James Arminio representing Great Britain at U20 World Championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Gloucestershire sprinter James Arminio competes for Great Britain at the Under-20 World Championships in Oregon. The 18-year-old, racing in the 4x100m relay and 100m, began his athletics career only two years ago while juggling A-Level studies. Since joining Gloucester Athletics Club and training under coach Justin Smith, Arminio has made significant progress, even competing for Great Britain earlier this summer. He aims to achieve a personal best at this week's competition and plans to learn from the experience.
- •James Arminio is 18 years old and from Gloucestershire.
- •He started athletics only two years ago, previously playing football.
- •Arminio is competing in the 4x100m relay and 100m events.
- •He trains under coach Justin Smith at Gloucester Athletics Club.
- •His goal is to achieve a personal best and learn from the competition.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Sprinting for GB - two years after taking up sport
- 1:15 PMBBC Sport — Sprinting for GB - two years after taking up sport
"Gloucester sprinter James Arminio is racing at the Under-20 World Championships, only two years after first stepping on to an athletics track.
"Gloucester sprinter James Arminio is racing at the Under-20 World Championships, only two years after first stepping on to an athletics track.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 1:15 PMSprinting for GB - two years after taking up sport
Gloucester sprinter James Arminio is racing at the Under-20 World Championships, only two years after first stepping on to an athletics track.
- BBC SportAug 5, 2026, 1:15 PMSprinting for GB - two years after taking up sport
Gloucester sprinter James Arminio is racing at the Under-20 World Championships, only two years after first stepping on to an athletics track.
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