Josiah Whitaker

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Events
600 Metres Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track

Josiah Whitaker is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 51.47 in the 400m, 1:53.34 in the 800m, 1:55.23 in the 800m-short-track, 1:56.69 in the 800m-short-track and 2:36.24 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:21.85
2026 season best1:53.94Apr 10, 2026 · Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:56.69
Last competitionSun Belt Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · 1:59.28
Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 600 Metres Short Track 1:21.85, 800 Metres Short Track 1:56.69, 2026 season best 1:53.94 (Apr 10, 2026, Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)) · Last competition: Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 15, 2026, 1:59.28

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mIndoorLA 202451.47832 pts––
800mLA 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:53.34933 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorAL 20241:55.23933 pts––
800m-short-trackMO 20261:56.69894 pts––
1000mIndoorTX 20252:36.24799 pts––
1000m-short-trackIndoorTX 20252:36.24799 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:53.94–Apr 10, 2026Crimson Tide Invitational
2026800m-short-track 1:56.69–Jan 31, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:56.99–Feb 23, 2026Sun Belt Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:45.47–Jan 30, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
2026DistanceMe 9:45.47–Jan 30, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
2025600m-short-track Indoor1:21.85–Jan 17, 2025LSU Purple Tiger
2025600m Indoor1:21.85–Jan 17, 2025LSU Purple Tiger
2025800m 1:53.34–Apr 26, 2025LSU Alumni Gold
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Josiah Whitaker's 600 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:21.85, set on Jan 17, 2025 in LSU Carl Maddox Fieldhouse, Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i).

Josiah Whitaker competes in the 600 Metres Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:53.94, set on Apr 10, 2026 in Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL (USA). Last competition: Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 15, 2026, 1:59.28.