John Young

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Events
800 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

John Young is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:58.08 in the 800m, 1:58.01 in the 800m, 3:55.06 in the 1500m, 4:26.84 in the Mile and 8:46.76 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:58.01
2026 season best1:58.01Jan 31, 2026 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:26.84
Last competitionNAIA Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 21, 2026 · 7:32.66
NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:58.01, Mile Short Track 4:26.84, 2026 season best 1:58.01 (Jan 31, 2026, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA)) · Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 21, 2026, 7:32.66

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mTN 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:58.08809 pts––
800mIndoorKY 20261:58.01859 pts––
1500mTN 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:55.06914 pts––
MileIndoorKY 20264:26.84810 pts––
3000mSC 2026United States 3000 m all-time list8:46.76800 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorKY 20261:58.01859 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:58.01–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026800m-short-track 1:58.01–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026800m 1:58.08–Apr 11, 2026Lee University- Fast Break Invitational
2026800m Indoor1:58.08–Apr 11, 2026Lee University- Fast Break Invitational
20261500m 3:55.06–Apr 10, 2026Lee University- Fast Break Invitational
2026mile-short-track 4:26.84–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026Mile Indoor4:26.84–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:26.84–Jan 30, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
FAQ

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John Young's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:58.01, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA).

John Young competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:58.01, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA). Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 21, 2026, 7:32.66.