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Jeshua Anderson
- Born
- Jun 22, 1989 (37 years old)
- Birthplace
- Woodland Hills, United States
- Events
- 400 m hurdles
- Club
- Washington State Cougars football
Jeshua Anderson is an American retired sprinter born on June 22, 1989, in Woodland Hills, California, who specialized in the 400 metre hurdles. He attended Taft High School before competing for Washington State University.
Anderson is a three-time NCAA champion in the 400m hurdles and was the second freshman from Washington State to ever win the NCAA title. In 2008, he became the 400 metre hurdles Junior World Champion and held the second-fastest high school time in the 300m hurdles. He competed at the 2011 World Championships and reached the finals at the 2016 Olympic Trials.
After his competitive career, which was affected by a torn hamstring that limited his 2012 Olympic qualification efforts, Anderson transitioned to coaching at the University of Washington. Working alongside his former college coach Mark McDonald, he has led athletes to school records and All-American honors.
As of Oct 30, 2026: 400 m hurdles 47.93 (#59 all-time), 2018 season best 49.86 (Mar 17, 2018, Tucson, AZ (USA)) · Last competition: Boston adidas Boost Boston Games, Boston, MA, May 20, 2018, 24.91 · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 60mH Indoor | 8.08 | – | Jan 13, 2018 | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 60mH | 8.08 | – | Jan 13, 2018 | – |
| 2018 | 110mH | 14.16 | +1.5 | Mar 30, 2018 | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2018 | 200m | 22.37 | – | Jan 13, 2018 | – |
| 2018 | 200m Indoor | 22.37 | – | Jan 13, 2018 | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 200MetresH | 24.91 | +0.3 | May 20, 2018 | Boston adidas Boost Boston Games, Boston, MA |
| 2018 | 400m Indoor | 47.81 | – | Feb 10, 2018 | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 400m | 47.81 | – | Feb 10, 2018 | – |