SPC Aldrich Bailey

Track and Field

Sport: Track and Field
Event: 400m Hurdles
Hometown: Arlington, TX
High School: Mansfield Timberview
College: University of Texas
Joined Army: November 2022
MOS: 88M, Motor Transport Operator

Specialist Aldrich Bailey Jr 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)