Joe Waskom (born 12 April 2001) is an American professional middle-distance runner.[1]

Joe Waskom
Joe Waskom in 2023
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (2001-04-12) 12 April 2001 (age 23)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event1500m
College teamWashington Huskies

Early life

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From Snoqualmie, Washington he attended Mount Si High School.[2]

Career

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Running for the Washington Huskies, Waskom initially competed as a steeplechaser.[3] He won the NCAA Division I title in the 1500m in 2022.[4]

Waskom finished second in the 1500m at the US national championships in July 2023 in Eugene, Oregon.[5] That month he also set new personal best time of 3:34.64 in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy.[6] He competed in the 1500m at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August 2023.[7]

In 2024, Waskom won his second NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships at 1500m.[8] His win marked the fifth consecutive NCAA title won by a University of Washington man at the 1500m/mile distance.[9]

In June 2024, Waskom debuted as a professional sponsored by Adidas at the United States Olympic trials. He finished seventh in the 1500 m finals with a personal best time of 3:33.74.[10]

Personal bests

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References

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  1. ^ "Joe Waskom". World Athletics. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  2. ^ Wilson, Conor (11 July 2023). "Mount Si grad Waskom takes silver at U.S Track & Field Championships". Valleyrecord.com. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  3. ^ Hanson, Scott (June 15, 2022). "How Husky Joe Waskom transformed from maybe the 'worst kid on the team' to NCAA 1,500-meter champion". Seattle Times. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  4. ^ Merber, Kyle (June 15, 2022). "Get to Know Washington's NCAA 1500m Champion Joe Waskom". Citiusmag.com. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Joe Waskom Takes Silver At USA Championships". 247sports.com. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  6. ^ Gault, Jonathan (14 July 2023). "Joe Waskom's Big Kick Travels Well, Waskom Runs 3:34.64 PB To Win 1500 in Lignano, Italy". Lets Run. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  7. ^ Gault, Jonathan (7 August 2023). "USATF Announces 2023 World Championship Roster". letsrun.com. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Green, Waskom Reach Olympic Trials Final". University of Washington Athletics. 2024-06-22.
  9. ^ "Streak Extended: Waskom Wins NCAA 1,500m Gold". University of Washington Athletics. 2024-06-07.
  10. ^ "Green Fifth, Waskom Seventh In PRs At Trials". University of Washington Athletics. 2024-06-24.