Josh Blalock

Liberty University Track & Field Media Day on October 2nd, 2024. (Photo by Cassidy Paxton)

Class:
Junior
Position:
Hurdles
Height:
6-0
Hometown:
Buda, Texas
Prev School:
Moe and Gene Johnson High School

TFRRS Profile

CUSA Individual Titles (1)
2025 Outdoor 400 Hurdles

All-CUSA Honors (1)
2025 Outdoor 400 Hurdles - 1st

2024 Outdoor Track & Field (So.)

Came in sixth in the CUSA 400 hurdles final
Posted a personal-best 400 hurdles time of 53.27 at the Liberty Twilight Qualifier
WildCat Track Festival 400 hurdles champion
CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medal winner
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member

2023-24 Indoor Track & Field (R-Fr.)

Did not compete in any races for Liberty
Racing unattached, came in second in the 400 hurdles at the Liberty Open in 54.99

2023 Outdoor Track & Field (Fr.)

Fifth-place finisher in the ASUN 400 hurdles final
WildCat Twilight 400 hurdles champion in a season-best 53.83
ASUN Academic Honor Roll member

2022-23 Indoor Track & Field (Fr.)

Did not compete in any races for Liberty and was redshirted

Prep

Graduated from Moe and Gene Johnson High School
Placed ninth in the Texas 5A 300 hurdles final as a senior
Set a school record of 39.16 in the 300 hurdles
Also played football

Personal

Son of Jack and Heather Blalock
Birthday is April 27
Major is youth ministry

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The Christian community was one of the biggest reasons contributing to my attendance at Liberty. The coaches and other staff as well as the students/athletes were a clear factor into the future of my life, they are truly amazing.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I pray that God would protect all the athletes that are performing that day, and that we all run to the best of our ability, and that I would run for God’s glory alone.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My Mom inspires me, she has supported me in every aspect of my life. Without her, I would not be here, and I would not be the man that I have become.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Earning my spot in the Texas State championships, when all odds were against me.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I would choose 84 because it’s my old football number.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Free meals are my favorite because they’re free!

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check my iMessages.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Hanging out with friends.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Karsten Warholm

What is your favorite possession and why?
Youth Ministry, it’s so important to show the truth of the gospel during this influential part of people’s lives.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Pure imagination

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Hawaii because it brings back nostalgia of past trips of my youth.