Josiah Williams

Events
400 Metres Short Track · 200 m

Josiah Williams is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.99 in the 100m, 22.30 in the 200m, 49.52 in the 400m, 41.29 in the 4x100m and 50.85 in the 400m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track50.85
2026 season best49.94Jan 23, 2026
Personal best · 200 m22.30
Last competitionNYC Gotham CupJan 16, 2026 · 6.70

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 50.85, 200 m 22.30, 2026 season best 49.94 (Jan 23, 2026) · Last competition: NYC Gotham Cup, Jan 16, 2026, 6.70

DisciplineResultAll-time
400m-short-trackIndoorNY 202450.85868 pts–
300mIndoorNY 202236.05868 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026LJ 6.70–Jan 16, 2026NYC Gotham Cup
2026TJ 13.73–Jan 23, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026400m-short-track 49.94–Jan 23, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2025200m 21.71+1.0May 17, 2025Princeton Elite Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
2025200m-short-track Indoor22.46–Feb 8, 2025Penn Classic
2025400m 49.03–May 17, 2025Princeton Elite Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
2025400m-short-track Indoor49.11–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20254x400m 3:12.79–May 11, 2025Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Josiah Williams's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 50.85, set on Jan 27, 2024 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i).

Josiah Williams competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 200 m.

2026 season best: 49.94, set on Jan 23, 2026. Last competition: NYC Gotham Cup on Jan 16, 2026, 6.70.