Josh Otten

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Events
Mile Short Track · 1000 Metres Short Track

Josh Otten is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:54.17 in the 800m, 3:47.85 in the 1500m, 4:11.49 in the Mile, 8:34.83 in the 3000m and 14:39.89 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:11.63
2026 season best4:11.63Feb 20, 2026 · Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:27.90
Last competitionHamilton 1500m NightJun 9, 2026 · 3:49.11
Hamilton 1500m Night

As of Nov 15, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:11.63, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:27.90, 2026 season best 4:11.63 (Feb 20, 2026, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Hamilton 1500m Night, Jun 9, 2026, 3:49.11

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mMI 2024United States 800 m all-time list1:54.17911 pts––
1500mMI 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:47.851,004 pts––
MileIndoorOH 20264:11.49986 pts––
3000mIndoorMI 20248:34.83880 pts––
5000mMI 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:39.89872 pts––
4x400mMI 2024United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:16.86––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261000m Indoor2:35.07–Feb 7, 2026Windsor Team Challenge
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:35.07–Feb 7, 2026Windsor Team Challenge
20264x400m Indoor3:18.80–Mar 1, 2026Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
20261500m 3:47.85–May 10, 2026Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2026Mile Indoor4:11.49–Mar 1, 2026Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:11.63–Feb 20, 2026Silverston Invitational, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (i)
20265000m 14:39.89–May 10, 2026Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:56.79–Feb 21, 2025Silverston Invitational, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Josh Otten's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:11.63, set on Feb 7, 2025 in Dennis Fairall Fieldhouse, Windsor (CAN) (i).

Josh Otten competes in the Mile Short Track and 1000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:11.63, set on Feb 20, 2026 in Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i). Last competition: Hamilton 1500m Night on Jun 9, 2026, 3:49.11.