Joshua Lay
United KingdomActive- Born
- Apr 11, 2000 (26 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · 800 m
Joshua Lay is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on April 11, 2000. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 49.60 in the 400m, 1:45.99 in the 800m, 3:36.92 in the 1500m, 3:56.31 in the Mile and 8:08.85 in the 3000m. He has earned 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Personal best · 1500 m3:36.92
2026 season best3:37.13Aug 9, 2026
Personal best · 800 m1:45.99
Last competitionThe Monument Mile ClassicSep 5, 2026 · 3:39.80
As of Oct 28, 2026: 1500 m 3:36.92 (#976 all-time), 800 m 1:45.99 (#903 all-time), 2026 season best 3:37.13 (Aug 9, 2026) · Last competition: The Monument Mile Classic, Sep 5, 2026, 3:39.80 · 26 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:37.13 | – | Aug 9, 2026 | British Milers Club Grand Prix |
| 2026 | Mile | 3:55.30 | – | Sep 5, 2026 | The Monument Mile Classic |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 13:59 | – | Feb 9, 2025 | Monaco Run 5 km |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 18:02 | – | Dec 8, 2024 | 30th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Antalya |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 19:48 | – | Dec 10, 2023 | 29th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Laeken Park, Bruxelles |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:40.23 | – | May 14, 2022 | Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham (GBR) |
| 2022 | 3000m Indoor | 8:08.85 | – | Feb 26, 2022 | UK Indoor Championships |
| 2022 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:08.85 | – | Feb 26, 2022 | UK Indoor Championships |