Josh Hoey

Josh Hoey

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Born
Nov 1, 1999 (26 years old)
Events
600 Metres Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track

Josh Hoey is an American middle-distance runner who is the world record holder in the short track 800 meters, with a time of 1:42.50 set in 2026.

He won a gold medal in the event at the 2025 World Indoor Championships.

Hoey also holds the world best in the short track 600 meters and the American record in the short track 1000 meters, with times of 1:12.84 and 2:14.48 respectively.

Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:12.84
2026 season best1:42.50Jan 24, 2026 · The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
World record1:42.50800 Metres Short Track
World record
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:42.50

As of Oct 28, 2026: 600 Metres Short Track 1:12.84, 800 Metres Short Track 1:42.50, 2026 season best 1:42.50 (Jan 24, 2026, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Jan 24, 2026, 1:42.50 · World record (800 Metres Short Track) · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mMonaco 20251:42.011,267 pts#11–
1500mOstrava 20253:29.751,249 pts#49–
MileIndoorMA 20243:52.611,227 pts––
MilePA 20243:56.381,120 pts––
1500m-short-trackIndoorMA 20253:33.661,247 pts––
1500m-short-track20173:57.55926 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m Indoor1:42.50–Jan 24, 2026New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:42.50–Jan 24, 2026New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
2026800m-short-track 1:42.50–Jan 24, 2026New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
2025600m-short-track Indoor1:12.84–Dec 6, 2025Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025600m Indoor1:12.84–Dec 6, 2025Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025800m 1:42.01–Jul 11, 2025Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:43.24–Feb 23, 2025USA Indoor Championships, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i)
20251000m Indoor2:14.48–Jan 18, 2025Quaker Invitational, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (i)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Josh Hoey's 600 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:12.84, set on Dec 6, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Josh Hoey competes in the 600 Metres Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:42.50, set on Jan 24, 2026 in The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: New Balance Indoor Grand Prix on Jan 24, 2026, 1:42.50.

Yes, Josh Hoey holds the 800 Metres Short Track world record with 1:42.50.