Joshua Benford

Joshua Benford

United StatesUnited States
Born
Jan 1, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
600 Metres Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track

Joshua Benford is a United States sprinter, born on January 1, 2002. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 50.95 in the 400m, 1:52.89 in the 800m, 3:19.96 in the 4x400m, 1:58.04 in the 800m-short-track and 1:53.81 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:22.38
2024 season best1:20.78Feb 2, 2024 · Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2024 season best
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:58.04
Last competitionBig 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TXMay 11, 2024 · 1:54.13
Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX

As of Nov 13, 2026: 600 Metres Short Track 1:22.38, 800 Metres Short Track 1:58.04, 2024 season best 1:20.78 (Feb 2, 2024, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX, May 11, 2024, 1:54.13 · 24 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mIndoorTX 202050.95862 pts–
800mTX 2024United States 800 m all-time list1:52.89946 pts–
4x400mTX 2023United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:19.96–
800m-short-track20221:58.04859 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorTX 20241:53.81972 pts–
1000mIndoorAR 20212:36.23799 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024600YardsSh Indoor1:13.01–Feb 10, 2024Jarvis Scott Open
2024600m Indoor1:20.78–Feb 2, 2024New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
2024600m-short-track Indoor1:20.78–Feb 2, 2024New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
2024800m 1:52.89–Mar 23, 2024Texas A&M Invitational, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
2024800m-short-track Indoor1:53.81–Feb 23, 2024Big 12 Indoor Championships
20244x400Metre Indoor3:15.35–Jan 13, 2024Texas A&M McFerrin 12 Degree Invitational, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i)
2023800m 1:54.72–May 13, 2023Big 12 Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship, John Jacobs Track Complex, Norman, OK
2023800m-short-track Indoor1:56.14–Jan 13, 2023Arkansas Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Joshua Benford's 600 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:22.38, set on Feb 4, 2022.

Joshua Benford competes in the 600 Metres Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.

2024 season best: 1:20.78, set on Feb 2, 2024 in Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i). Last competition: Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX on May 11, 2024, 1:54.13.