Josh Messina

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Feb 5, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track

Josh Messina is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on February 5, 2006. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:54.72 in the 800m, 1:56.69 in the 800m, 4:03.10 in the 1500m, 4:34.42 in the Mile and 1:56.11 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:56.11
2026 season best1:56.11Jan 17, 2026 · JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC
2026 season best
Last competitionGVSU Big Meet- SaturdayFeb 14, 2026 · 9:50.90
GVSU Big Meet- Saturday

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:56.11, 2026 season best 1:56.11 (Jan 17, 2026, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA)) · Last competition: GVSU Big Meet- Saturday, Feb 14, 2026, 9:50.90 · 20 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorMI 20261:54.72947 pts––
800mStellenbosch 2024South Africa 800 m all-time list1:56.69844 pts––
1500mCape Town 2024South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:03.10819 pts––
MileCape Town 2023South Africa Mile all-time list4:34.42694 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorNC 20261:56.11910 pts––
800m-short-trackNC 20261:56.11910 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m Indoor1:54.72–Feb 13, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:56.11–Jan 17, 2026Mondo College Invitational
2026800m-short-track 1:56.11–Jan 17, 2026Mondo College Invitational
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:50.90–Feb 14, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Saturday
2024800m 1:56.69–Mar 13, 2024Boland Athletics u/16, u/18, u/20 & Seniors Trials 4, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
20241500m 4:03.10–Apr 29, 2024Cape Milers Club/Endurocad WA Challenger Series, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town - Pre-Programme
2023800m 1:56.70–Jul 11, 2023Athletics Classic Meeting RIEM, Sportcentrum Hoge Wal, Ertvelde
20231500m 4:07.82–Apr 17, 2023Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle distance invitational 2
FAQ

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Josh Messina's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:56.11, set on Jan 17, 2026 in JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA).

Josh Messina competes in the 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:56.11, set on Jan 17, 2026 in JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA). Last competition: GVSU Big Meet- Saturday on Feb 14, 2026, 9:50.90.