Joshua Thompson
- Born
- May 9, 1993 (33 years old)
- Events
- 1500 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track
Joshua Thompson is an American middle-distance runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He runs professionally for the Bowerman Track Club.
In September 2019, Thompson won the 1500m at The Match Europe v USA in 3:38.88. He also won the 1500m at the 2019 ISTAF Berlin.
In February 2023, Thompson won the 1500m final at the USATF Indoor Championships at the Albuquerque Convention Center in New Mexico in a time of 3:42.31. However, he was disqualified after the race when officials, using a video review, determined that Thompson had impeded a competitor near the end of the race, resulting in Sam Prakel being declared the winner in 3:42.62.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:34.77, Mile Short Track 3:58.32, 2025 season best 3:40.08 (Feb 14, 2025, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 31, 2025, 3:52.04 · 33 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:36.35 | – | Jun 15, 2025 | Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR |
| 2025 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 3:40.08 | – | Feb 14, 2025 | Eagle Elite Invitational |
| 2025 | MileRoad | 3:55.14 | – | Apr 22, 2025 | Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - USATF 1 Mile Road Championships |
| 2025 | mile-short-track Indoor | 3:55.75 | – | Feb 14, 2025 | Eagle Elite Invitational |
| 2025 | Mile Indoor | 3:55.75 | – | Feb 14, 2025 | Eagle Elite Invitational |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:37.38 | – | May 31, 2024 | The HBCU Pro Classic - The Edwin Moses Legends Meet, Edwin Moses Track, Atlanta, GA |
| 2024 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 3:43.29 | – | Feb 3, 2024 | Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational |
| 2024 | Mile Indoor | 3:59.55 | – | Feb 3, 2024 | Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational |