Josh Hoey Sets American Indoor 800m Record to Win First National Title

The 25-year-old clocked 1:43.24 at the USATF Indoor Championships, marking the fastest indoor 800m time in the world this year.

Josh Hoey broke his own American indoor 800m record with a time of 1:43.24, securing his first national title at the USATF Indoor Championships in Staten Island, New York.
The performance marks Hoey's second American record in two weeks and the fastest indoor 800m time globally in 2025.
Hoey credited his recent success to a coaching change in 2023, emphasizing a scientific, progression-based training approach under Justin Rinaldi.
Despite early career struggles and high expectations after turning professional out of high school, Hoey has emerged as a top contender for the upcoming World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China.
Brandon Miller and Wes Ferguson finished second and third in the 800m final, with Miller setting a personal best of 1:44.26.