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.
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 in Budapest in August 2023.
In 2024, Waskom won his second 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. 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.