The Carolina Distance Carnival will be LIVE on MileSplit on Friday, April 17th
Track-ish, presented by Brooks and hosted by Joshua Potts, is back on MileSplit to showcase the personalities of our best high school track and field athletes. In every show, Joshua Potts delves into what makes these athletes great, allowing them space to be themselves on the national stage.
Joshua Cooper joins the show after running the U.S. No. 1 800m time of 1:49.00 ahead of the Carolina Distance Carnival streaming live on MileSplit this Friday, April 17th. The junior from Willow Spring High School in North Carolina has quickly developed into a national-caliber 800m runner after only beginning track his freshman year. During this indoor season, he set the state record in the 1000m for North Carolina and secured the Nike Indoor Nationals 800m title.
Joshua Cooper Accolades
- 2026 Nike Indoor Nationals 800m Champion
- Current U.S. No.1 800m, 1:49.00
- North Carolina State Indoor 1000m Record, 2:25.88
- 2x NCHSAA Indoor State Champion
In this episode, Cooper breaks down his rapid rise in the 800m and how consistency has fueled his success. He also discusses managing pressure as a national champion and what he's learned about staying composed in big races ahead of the Carolina Distance Carnival.
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The Carolina Distance Carnival will be LIVE on MileSplit on Friday, April 17th
Track-ish, presented by Brooks and hosted by Joshua Potts, is back on MileSplit to showcase the personalities of our best high school track and field athletes. In every show, Joshua Potts delves into what makes these athletes great, allowing them space to be themselves on the national stage.
