SPC Aldrich Bailey
Track and Field
Spc. Bailey is an Army Soldier and track and field athlete from Arlington, Texas. He specializes in the 400-meter hurdles, 400 meters, and 200 meters. A graduate of Mansfield Timberview High School and UT Austin, he joined the Army in November 2022 as an 88M. Bailey's athletic career includes medals at World Youth, World Junior, and World Indoor competitions. He started track and field after a football injury and broke the high school 400-meter record. Bailey joined the Army to reach the highest level in his sport while serving his country. He views his dual role as a "superhero Soldier by day, athlete by night."
Being a Soldier-athlete feels great, almost like a superhero Soldier by day Athlete by night!
Career Highlights
2024
1st place - Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA (400m Hurdles - 48.82)
1st place - Michael Johnson Invitational, Waco, TX (400m Hurdles - 49.85)
1st place - Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, Austin, TX (400m Hurdles - 50.47)
Before WCAP
World Youth Medalist
3x World Junior Medalist
World Indoor 400-meter finalist
World Indoor Medalist (4x400m relay)