Joshua Mcadams
- Born
- Mar 26, 1980 (46 years old)
- Birthplace
- Atlanta, United States
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · Mile Short Track
Joshua McAdams is an American track and field athlete born on March 26, 1980, in Atlanta, Georgia. He specializes in the 3000 metre steeplechase, one of track and field's most demanding events combining distance running with barrier and water jump clearances.
McAdams has competed in the steeplechase at various levels of American athletics throughout his career. The event requires a unique combination of endurance, speed, and technical ability to negotiate the barriers and water jumps efficiently over nearly two miles of racing.
His dedication to the steeplechase reflects the commitment required to master this challenging discipline. McAdams represents the dedicated group of American athletes who compete in events that often receive less attention than the sprints while requiring exceptional athletic versatility.
As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:21.36 (#424 all-time), Mile Short Track 4:00.59, 2023 season best 9:12.71 (Mar 31, 2023, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Stanford Invitational, Mar 31, 2023, 9:12.71 · 46 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3000mSt | 9:12.71 | – | Mar 31, 2023 | Stanford Invitational |
| 2012 | Mile Indoor | 4:11.68 | – | Jan 28, 2012 | Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | mile-short-track | 4:11.68 | – | Jan 28, 2012 | – |
| 2012 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:11.68 | – | Jan 28, 2012 | Jonesboro, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 3000mSt | 8:31.15 | – | Jun 25, 2012 | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2011 | mile-short-track | 4:01.43 | – | Jan 29, 2011 | – |
| 2011 | Mile Indoor | 4:01.43 | – | Jan 29, 2011 | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:01.43 | – | Jan 29, 2011 | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |