2016 Men's Track & Field Roster

Joe Soik

  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Camino, Calif.
  • Highschool El Dorado
  • Position Distance

Biography

AS A SOPHOMORE (2015)
Competed in one indoor meet and eight outdoor meets…Season-best times included 1:57.84 in the 800m, 4:12.38 in the 1500m, and 9:21.27 in the 3000m.
 
AS A FRESHMAN (2014)
Competed in one indoor meet and 10 outdoor meets….Season-best times included 2:01.64 in the 800m, 4:12.42 in the 1500m, and 9:31.53 in the 3000m.

PRIOR TO WOU
2012 graduate of El Dorado High School…Lettered three years in cross country and three years in track and field…Placed top 25% in cross country at state.
 
PERSONAL
Born in Concord, California…Majoring in business and minoring in legal studies…Has goals to reach the 2020 Tokyo Olympics…Parents are Eric and Amy…Has one sister named Abby.

OTHER STUFF
Nickname: Italian Jibbs
One thing people don’t know about me: I have autophobia.
Reason I came to WOU: To get out of California
Favorite opposing field to visit: University of Oregon
On road trips items I always bring: PC games, a good book
Pregame rituals: Heavy metal, one prayer
Hobbies: TV, walking, music, games
Favorite book: The Alchemist
Favorite sports teams: Chicago Bears
Favorite athlete: Bryan Urlacher
Person I admire most: Dad
Any other information: Love tattoos, heavy metal music, dogs, and business

Historical Player Information

  • 2013Freshman

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  • 2014Redshirt Freshman

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  • 2015Sophomore

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  • 2016Junior

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