Josh Whitaker
Josh Whitaker
City: Knoxville
State: Tennessee
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn.
High School: Christian Academy of Knoxville
Position: Pole Vault
Events: Pole Vault

*2021 USTFCCCA Indoor All-Region (Pole Vault)

*2021 USTFCCCA Outdoor All-Region (Pole Vault)

*Gold Medal - 2021 SAC Outdoor Championship - Pole Vault

2021: Indoor - Competed in the pole vault at two events during the indoor season, finishing in the top three at both events. Recorded his first career win at the Buccaneer Invitational with a clearance of 4.31 meters. Named USTFCCCA All-Region. Tied school record for indoor pole vault at his first career meet.

Jan. 24, 2021 - KMS Invite - Pole Vault - 4.55 meters - 3rd

Feb. 5, 2021 -  Buccaneer Invitational - Pole Vault - 4.31 meters - 1st

 

2021: Outdoor - Finished in the top-10 in the pole vault in five of the six events he competed in. Was the only pole vaulter from a division two college to compete at the Tennessee Challenge, finishing eighth with a clearance of 4.43 meters. Recorded an event win at the LR Bears Open with a clearance of 4.50 meters. Won the SAC Championship in the pole vault with a clearance of 4.50 meters. Named USTFCCCA All-Region.

Mar. 21, 2021 - LR Bears Open - Pole Vault - 4.50 meters - 1st

Mar. 26, 2021 - Montreat Invitational - Pole Vault - 4.40 meters - 2nd

Apr. 9, 2021 -   Lee Flames Invitational - Pole Vault - 4.33 meters - 8th

Apr. 24, 2021 - SAC Outdoor Championships - Pole Vault - 4.50 meters - 1st

May. 1, 2021 - Tennessee Challenge - Pole Vault - 4.43 meters - 8th

May. 7, 2021 - Montreat Final - Pole Vault - NH

HIGH SCHOOL: Competed in cross country, soccer, and track and field at the Christian Academy of Knoxville.

PERSONAL: Son of Andy and Marianne Whitaker. Intends to major in Graphic Design.