Joel Forbes
- Born
- Jan 1, 1999 (27 years old)
- Events
- 800 m
Joel Forbes is a Bahamas sprinter, born on January 1, 1999. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 50.34 in the 400m, 1:49.29 in the 800m, 3:59.90 in the 1500m, 3:18.88 in the 4x400m and 1:57.88 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 5 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Bahamas.
Personal best · 800 m1:49.29
2025 season best1:51.40May 10, 2025 · Ray Conn Sports Complex, Cleveland, TN
National record1:49.29800 m
Last competitionBahamian Championships, T. Robinson Stadium, NassauAug 2, 2025 · 1:58.22
As of Oct 27, 2026: 800 m 1:49.29, 2025 season best 1:51.40 (May 10, 2025, Ray Conn Sports Complex, Cleveland, TN (USA)) · Last competition: Bahamian Championships, T. Robinson Stadium, Nassau, Aug 2, 2025, 1:58.22 · National record (800 m) · 27 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 400m | 50.34 | – | Apr 5, 2025 | Tennessee Invite, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:51.40 | – | May 10, 2025 | Lee University Last Chance |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:59.90 | – | Apr 4, 2025 | Tennessee Invite, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:49.29 | – | May 11, 2024 | Lee Last Chance |
| 2024 | 4x400m | 3:18.88 | – | May 22, 2024 | NAIA Track & Field National Championships |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:49.32 | – | May 26, 2023 | NAIA Track & Field National Championships |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:56.03 | – | Feb 19, 2022 | The Bahamas National Stadium, Nassau (BAH) |
| 2021 | 800m | 1:54.30 | – | Apr 24, 2021 | Rice University Ley Track/Holloway Field, Houston, TX (USA) |