Joe Waskom
Joe Waskom is an American professional middle-distance runner.
Early life
From Snoqualmie, Washington he attended Mount Si High School.Career
Running for the Washington Huskies, Waskom initially competed as a steeplechaser. He won the NCAA Division I title in the 1500m in 2022 [NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships|2022].Waskom finished second in the 1500m at the US national championships in July 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. That month he also set new personal best time of 3:34.64 in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy. He competed in the 1500m at the 2023 [World Athletics Championships – Men's 1500 metres|2023 World Athletics Championships] in Budapest in August 2023.
In 2024, Waskom won his second 2024 NCAA [Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships|NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships] at 1500m. His win marked the fifth consecutive NCAA title won by a University of Washington man at the 1500m/mile distance.
In June 2024, Waskom debuted as a professional sponsored by Adidas at the United States Olympic trials |United States Olympic trials]. He finished seventh in the 1500 m finals with a personal best time of 3:33.74.
He reached the final of the 1500 metres at the 2025 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, placing tenth overall.