Josh Hoey’s career has been far from a straight line. He didn’t bask in his World Indoor Championships 800m gold glory for long. For someone who once missed the 2024 Olympic team by only one spot, the turnaround has been ruthless. And with the 2026 season barely underway, Hoey is already making a name for himself, smashing the world record, crediting his brother, Jonah, for pushing him to the edge of greatness.

Just shy of eclipsing another long-standing record, the moment carried deeper meaning for the athlete.

“Yeah, it’s really special,” Hoey said of his achievement. “Jonah and I are super close. I sometimes call him my lieutenant or my co-captain because we do everything together. He’s probably my biggest guy who keeps me accountable.”

“He’s the guy I talk about training with the mo

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