Josh Thompson (runner)

Joshua Thompson (born May 9, 1993) is an American middle-distance runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He runs professionally for the Bowerman Track Club.^[2]

FullnameJoshua Thompson

Born (1993-05-09) May 9, 1993 (age 32)

HometownLogandale, Nevada, U.S.

CountryUnited States

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Josh Thompson

Personal information
Full name	Joshua Thompson
Born	(1993-05-09) May 9, 1993 (age 32)
Home town	Logandale, Nevada, U.S.
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Track and field
Event(s)	1500 m, mile
College team	Oklahoma State Cowboys
Club	Bowerman Track Club
Turned pro	2018
Coached by	Jerry Schumacher
Achievements and titles
Personal bests	Outdoor[1] 800 m: 1:49.15 (Phoenix 2021) 1500 m: 3:35.01 (Berlin 2019) 3000 m: 7:57.76 (New York 2017) 3000 m SC: 8:30.29 (Kortrijk 2018) Indoor 1500 m: 3:34.77 (Boston 2020) Mile: 3:52.49 (New York 2023) 3000 metres: 8:04.94 (Fayetteville 2017)

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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.^[3]