William Johnston
New ZealandActive- Born
- Jan 1, 2004 (22 years old)
- Events
- 1000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track
William Johnston is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2004. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:51.45 in the 800m, 3:45.15 in the 1500m, 4:06.11 in the Mile, 8:41.05 in the 3000m and 3:52.17 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:25.88
2026 season best2:25.88Jan 17, 2026 · Harvard-Gordon Track and Tennis Center, Cambridge, MA
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:06.35
As of Oct 28, 2026: 1000 Metres Short Track 2:25.88, Mile Short Track 4:06.35, 2026 season best 2:25.88 (Jan 17, 2026, Harvard-Gordon Track and Tennis Center, Cambridge, MA (USA)) · 22 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 1:52.92 | – | Apr 10, 2026 | Friar Invitational |
| 2026 | 1000m-short-track | 2:25.88 | – | Jan 17, 2026 | Beantown Challenge |
| 2026 | 1000m Indoor | 2:25.88 | – | Jan 17, 2026 | Beantown Challenge |
| 2026 | 1000m-short-track Indoor | 2:27.59 | – | Mar 7, 2026 | NEICAAA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2026 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 3:49.25 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | – |
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:49.34 | – | Apr 18, 2026 | – |
| 2026 | Mile Indoor | 4:06.35 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2026 | mile-short-track | 4:06.35 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |