Joshua J. Johnson
- Born
- May 10, 1976 (50 years old)
- Birthplace
- Dallas, United States
- Events
- 200 m · 100 m
- Height
- 1.91 m
- Weight
- 91 kg
Joshua Johnson is an American sprinter born on May 10, 1976, in Dallas, Texas. Standing 191 cm and weighing 91 kg, he specialized in the 200 metres and won a World Championship in the 4x100 metres relay.
Johnson's relay success at the World Championships established him among America's top sprinters. His ability to contribute to championship-winning relay teams demonstrated his value as both an individual performer and team competitor.
His World Championship gold medal in the relay represents a significant achievement in American sprinting. Johnson's combination of size and speed made him an effective relay runner at the highest level of international competition.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 200 m 19.88 (#70 all-time), 100 m 9.92 (#117 all-time), 2008 season best 21.23 (May 17, 2008, Ponce (PUR)) · World Championships: 1 gold · 50 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 100m | 10.52 | +1.8 | May 3, 2008 | Arlington, TX (USA) |
| 2008 | 200m | 21.23 | +1.2 | May 17, 2008 | Ponce (PUR) |
| 2008 | 4x200Metre | 1:22.03 | – | Apr 19, 2008 | Lawrence, KS (USA) |
| 2007 | 100m | 9.92 | +3.7 | Jul 28, 2007 | Zaragoza (ESP) |
| 2007 | 200m | 20.30 | +3.1 | Jul 4, 2007 | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 2007 | 4x100m | 38.65 | – | Aug 3, 2007 | Crystal Palace, London (GBR) |
| 2005 | 100m | 10.09 | +1.8 | May 15, 2005 | Rio de Janeiro (BRA) |
| 2005 | 200m | 20.30 | +0.4 | Jun 11, 2005 | Monterrey (MEX) |