Joshua Johnston

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 m

Joshua Johnston is a Australia middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 2:00.38 in the 800m, 4:02.77 in the 1500m, 8:28.10 in the 3000m, 8:32.51 in the 3000m and 14:47.72 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:37.90
2026 season best8:41.31Mar 5, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m8:32.51
Last competitionMcGrath Launceston Running Festival - Tamar Chiro 10K & Athletes Foot 5KMay 31, 2026 · 31:31
McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Tamar Chiro 10K & Athletes Foot 5K

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:37.90, 3000 m 8:32.51, 2026 season best 8:41.31 (Mar 5, 2026) · Last competition: McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Tamar Chiro 10K & Athletes Foot 5K, May 31, 2026, 31:31

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mMelbourne 2022Australia 800 m all-time list2:00.38752 pts––
1500mMelbourne 2023Australia 1500 m all-time list4:02.77822 pts––
3000mIndoorTN 20248:28.10917 pts––
3000mMelbourne 2023Australia 3000 m all-time list8:32.51874 pts––
5000mMelbourne 2025Australia 5000 m all-time list14:47.72847 pts––
5000mIndoorAL 202414:37.90916 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:41.31–Mar 5, 2026Box Hill Classic
20265Kilometre 14:39–May 10, 2026Lakeside:5
20265000m 15:02.63–Feb 19, 2026Box Hill Burn
202610Kilometr 31:31–May 31, 2026McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Tamar Chiro 10K & Athletes Foot 5K
20251500m 4:05.16–Mar 22, 2025Lurline Hamilton Invitational
20253000m Indoor8:44.19–Feb 15, 2025Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
20255000m 14:47.72–Nov 20, 2025Victorian 5000m Championships, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne
20255Kilometre 14:48–Jun 15, 2025Lakeside:5
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Joshua Johnston's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:37.90, set on Feb 26, 2024 in CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i).

Joshua Johnston competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 8:41.31, set on Mar 5, 2026. Last competition: McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Tamar Chiro 10K & Athletes Foot 5K on May 31, 2026, 31:31.