Joshua Blake

Born
Aug 30, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
800 m · 600 Metres Short Track

Joshua Blake is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on August 30, 1998. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 52.01 in the 400m, 1:49.98 in the 800m, 3:54.87 in the 1500m, 1:54.11 in the 800m-short-track and 1:54.11 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 m1:49.98
2026 season best1:48.77Aug 9, 2026 · Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:22.31
Last competitionBMC Record BreakerAug 19, 2026 · 3:56.37

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 1:49.98, 600 Metres Short Track 1:22.31, 2026 season best 1:48.77 (Aug 9, 2026, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham (GBR)) · Last competition: BMC Record Breaker, Aug 19, 2026, 3:56.37 · 28 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mMerksem 2015United Kingdom 400 m all-time list52.01743 pts––
800mBirmingham 2026United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:49.981,027 pts–#741
1500mLeeds 2025United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:54.87916 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorSheffield 20261:54.11964 pts––
800m-short-trackSheffield 20261:54.11964 pts–#768
600mIndoorCardiff 20251:22.31924 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:48.77–Aug 9, 2026British Milers Club Grand Prix
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:54.11–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
2026800m-short-track 1:54.11–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
20261500m 3:56.37–Aug 19, 2026BMC Record Breaker
2025600m-short-track Indoor1:22.31–Dec 14, 2025Cardiff Met Indoor Christmas Classic, National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff (i)
2025600m Indoor1:22.31–Dec 14, 2025Cardiff Met Indoor Christmas Classic, National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff (i)
2025800m 1:51.88–Jun 21, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Paula Radcliffe Stadium, Loughborough
20251500m 3:54.87–Jul 3, 2025Leeds BMC, Beckett Park Athletics Centre, Leeds
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Joshua Blake's 800 m personal best is 1:49.98, set on May 30, 2026 in Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham (GBR).

Joshua Blake competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:48.77, set on Aug 9, 2026 in Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham (GBR). Last competition: BMC Record Breaker on Aug 19, 2026, 3:56.37.