Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Jinson Johnson Retires from Athletics
Jinson Johnson, a famous Indian runner, has decided to stop competing in races.
He started running when he was young and worked very hard to represent India in big competitions like the Olympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games.
He set records in India for running 800 meters and 1500 meters.
Jinson won many medals, including gold, silver, and bronze in the Asian Games.
He is thankful for his journey and the support he received.
Even though he is retiring, he will always love athletics.
Jinson Johnson announced his retirement from competitive athletics on January 7, 2024.
He set the 1500m national record with a time of 3:35.24 in 2019.
Johnson was the first Indian male runner to qualify for the 800m at the Olympics since 1980.
He won three medals at the Asian Games: gold (1500m, 2018), silver (800m, 2018), and bronze (1500m, 2023).
Johnson expressed gratitude for his journey and the support he received throughout his career.
- Who
- Jinson Johnson, Indian middle-distance runner
- What
- Announced retirement from competitive athletics
- When
- January 7, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- End of a 15-year career with notable achievements
- Name
- Jinson Johnson
- Age
- 34
- National Records
- 1500m (3:35.24), 800m (1:45.65)
- Olympic Participation
- Rio 2016 (800m)
- Asian Games Medals
- Gold (1500m, 2018), Silver (800m, 2018), Bronze (1500m, 2023)
- Asian Athletics Championships Medals
- Silver (2015), Bronze (2017)
- Birthdate
- March 15, 1991
- Hometown
- Chakkittapara, Kerala
