Blake Barber
Blake Barber
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Wayne, Mich.
High School: Wayne Memorial HS
Position: Distance
Events: Distance
Major: Fire Science / Paramedic

Collegiate Results

Sophomore (2018-19): Competed in the 800-meter run at the GLIAC Outdoor Championships, running a personal best-time of 2:13.93 and placing 21st.

Freshman (2017-18): Ran collegiate-best time of 17:05.18 in 5,000-meter run at SVSU Holiday Open and Multis.

Track and Field Personal Best:

800-meter run - 2:13.93 (2019 GLIAC Outdoor Championships)

One-mile run - 5:07.63 (2018 SVSU Holiday Open and Multis)

5,000-meter run - 17:05.18 (2017 SVSU Holiday Open and Multis)

High School: Letterwinner in cross country and at Wayne Memorial High School...Participated in track's 1,500-meter run, 3,000-meter run, 5,000-meter run, and 8,000-meter run events... Ran track for two seasons and once in cross country... high school coach was Thomas Gibson... Also competed in swimming and soccer... Member of student council senate.

Personal: Son of Gregory and Jamie Barber...Has four siblings..Enjoys hiking, fishing and fitness...Certified Wildland and Structural Firefighter...

Major: Fire Science, Paramedic.