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Charles Jock

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Charles Jock

USAUSAMen
Birth dateNov 23, 1989
BirthplaceEthiopia, Ethiopia
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Charles Jock (born 23 November 1989) is an American middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800 meter discipline.

He ran collegiately at UC Irvine. He is currently the NACAC U23 record holder for the 800 meter race.

Jock represented the United States at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics. Their accomplishments on the track have contributed to the sport's history and inspired athletes in their discipline. Their dedication to training and competition exemplifies the commitment required to reach elite levels of athletics.

Key facts
800 m
1:44.67
#333 all-time
600 Metres
1:14.33
2019 season best
1:51.62
Jun 29, 2019 · Long Beach, CA (USA)
2019 season best
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 800 m 1:44.67 (#333 all-time), 600 Metres 1:14.33, 2019 season best 1:51.62 (Jun 29, 2019, Long Beach, CA (USA)) · 36 years old

PB

Personal bests

23.11
46.30
1:44.67
#333 all-time
3:49.66
4:14.97
3:08.03
2:21.51
2:21.51
7:16.41
9:19.33
48.99
23.11
1:14.33

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
800m
1:51.62-Jun 29, 2019
↓
Long Beach, CA (USA)
2018
400m
48.78-Mar 24, 2018
↓
San Diego, CA (USA)
2018
800m
1:48.49-Jun 2, 2018
↓
Pomona, CA (USA)
2017
400m
47.58-May 5, 2017
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
2017
600m
1:15.42-Jun 11, 2017
↓
Portland, OR (USA)
2017
800m
1:46.54-Jun 1, 2017
↓
Concord, MA (USA)
2017
1000m
2:21.51-Feb 18, 2017
↑
NY (USA) (i)
2017
1000m-short-track
2:21.51-Feb 18, 2017-NY (USA) (i)
2016
200m-short-track
23.11-Jan 22, 2016-Portland, OR (USA) (i)
2016
200m
23.11-Jan 22, 2016-Portland, OR (USA) (i)
2016
400m-short-track
48.99-Jan 22, 2016-Portland, OR (USA) (i)
2016
400m
48.99-Jan 22, 2016
↓
Portland, OR (USA) (i)
2016
600m
1:14.92-Jun 4, 2016
↓
Nashville, TN (USA)
2016
800m
1:45.48-Jul 4, 2016
↓
Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2015
400m
48.14-Apr 18, 2015
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
2015
600m
1:14.33-Jun 14, 2015
↓
Portland, OR (USA)
2015
800m
1:45.40-May 23, 2015
↓
Ponce (PUR)
2014
400m
47.54-Jul 8, 2014
↓
Victoria (CAN)
2014
800m
1:45.90-May 17, 2014
↓
Ponce (PUR)
2014
4x400m
3:08.03-May 9, 2014
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
2014
4x800Metre
7:16.41-Jul 26, 2014
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
2013
400m
47.06-Jul 14, 2013
↓
Kortrijk (BEL)
2013
800m
1:45.01-May 17, 2013
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2013
Mile
4:14.97-Feb 9, 2013-Seattle Husky Classic
2013
DistanceMe
9:19.33-Apr 27, 2013-Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2012
400m
46.78-Apr 1, 2012
↓
Claremont, CA (USA)
2012
800m
1:44.75-May 12, 2012
↓
Irvine, CA (USA)
2012
1000m
2:22.75-Feb 18, 2012
↑
Claremont, CA (USA)
2012
4x400m
3:09.89-Apr 29, 2012
↑
Irvine, CA (USA)
2012
1500m
3:49.66-Mar 10, 2012
↑
Fullerton, CA (USA)
2011
400m
46.30-May 1, 2011
↓
Irvine, CA (USA)
2011
800m
1:44.67-Jun 26, 2011
↓
Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2011
4x400m
3:13.43-May 28, 2011
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
2011
1500m
3:57.02-Mar 12, 2011
↑
Irvine, CA (USA)
2010
400m
46.72-May 2, 2010
↓
Irvine, CA (USA)
2010
800m
1:45.65-Jul 11, 2010
↓
Miramar, FL (USA)
2010
4x400m
3:09.43-May 14, 2010
↑
Northridge, CA (USA)
2010
4x800Metre
7:36.08-Mar 13, 2010
↑
Northridge, CA (USA)
2009
400m
47.90-Apr 25, 2009
↓
La Jolla, CA (USA)
2009
800m
1:48.73-May 3, 2009
↓
Irvine, CA (USA)
2008
800m
1:50.66-Jun 19, 2008
↓
Greensboro, NC (USA)

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:51.62-Jun 29Jim Bush Meet, Long Beach, CA

2018

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.49-Jun 2Pomona USATF So Cal Jim Bush Ch., Pomona, CA
800m
1:49.65-May 17Los Angeles USATF Distance Classic, Los Angeles, CA
800m
1:52.63-May 12Los Angeles Oxy Invitational, Los Angeles, CA
800m
1:50.74-Apr 28Irvine Adidas Steve Scott Invitational, Irvine, CA
400m
48.78-Mar 24San Diego Aztec Invitational, San Diego, CA

2017

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.46-Jul 18Cork City Sports, Cork
400m
49.36-Jul 15Leixlip Le Cheile International, Leixlip
800m
1:49.45-Jul 12Dublin Morton Games, Dublin
400m
47.81-Jul 8Kortrijk Guldensporenmeeting, Kortrijk
800m
1:49.90-Jun 25USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
800m
1:46.92-Jun 23USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
800m
1:46.92-Jun 22USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
600m
1:15.42-Jun 11Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR
800m
1:46.54-Jun 1Concord Adrian Martinez Classic, Concord, MA
800m
1:51.72-May 18Los Angeles USATF Distance Classic, Los Angeles, CA
400m
47.58-May 5Eugene Oregon Twilight, Eugene, OR
800m
1:49.98-Apr 29Irvine adidas/Steve Scott Invitational, Irvine, CA
1000m-short-track
2:21.51-Feb 18Staten Island Ocean Breeze Grand Prix, NY (i)

2016

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.06-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
800m
1:47.06-Aug 12The XXXI Olympic Games
800m
1:48.48-Jul 23London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events
800m
1:48.48-Jul 22London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events
800m
1:48.23-Jul 16Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
800m
1:45.48-Jul 4Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:47.35-Jul 2Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:48.71-Jul 1Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
600m
1:14.92-Jun 4Nashville Music City Distance Carnival, Nashville, TN
800m
1:47.67-May 20Los Angeles Hoka One One Middle Distance Classic, Los Angeles, CA
800m
1:48.53-Apr 30Irvine Steve Scott Invitational, Irvine, CA
200m-short-track
23.11-Jan 22Portland USA High Performance Meet, Portland, OR (i)
400m-short-track
48.99-Jan 22Portland USA High Performance Meet, Portland, OR (i)

2015

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:52.05-Jul 18Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
800m
1:48.11-Jul 14Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
800m
1:52.00-Jul 8Barcelona Regional Championships, Barcelona
800m
1:51.17-Jun 25Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
600m
1:14.33-Jun 14Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR
800m
1:46.08-May 30Eugene Prefontaine Classic
800m
1:45.40-May 23Ponce Grand Prix, Ponce
800m
1:46.58-May 14Los Angeles Hoka One One Distance Classic, Los Angeles, CA
400m
48.37-May 8Eugene Oregon Twilight, Eugene, OR
800m
1:48.29-May 2Irvine Steve Scott Invitational, Irvine, CA
400m
48.14-Apr 18Eugene Oregon Relays, Eugene, OR

2014

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x800Metre
7:16.41-Jul 26Eugene Run Track Town High Performance, Eugene, OR
400m
47.54-Jul 8Victoria International Track Classic, Victoria
800m
1:49.22-Jul 6Edmonton International Track Classic, Edmonton
800m
1:47.58-Jun 27USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
800m
1:47.41-Jun 26USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
800m
1:46.84-May 31Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
800m
1:46.84-May 30Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
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Honours

🥇

Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships

800 Metres

2012
🥇

Miramar NACAC U23 Championships

800 Metres

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Charles Jock's 800 m personal best?

Charles Jock's 800 m personal best is 1:44.67, set on Jun 26, 2011 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #333 on the all-time list.

Which events does Charles Jock compete in?

Charles Jock competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres.

How did Charles Jock perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 1:51.62, set on Jun 29, 2019 in Long Beach, CA (USA).