AT ILLINOIS

2008 Track & Field
Redshirted the indoor and outdoor seasons.

High School
Took fifth in the triple jump at the 2006 Class 2A state meet, earning All-State honors ... Qualified for the state meet in both the long and triple jumps as a senior ... Earned All-Conference honors in the triple jump, long jump and 300m hurdles ... Lettered three years in track and field and two years in football.

Personal
Full name is Joshua Taylor Harks ... Born July 26, 1989 ... Son of Gregg and Cari Harks ... Has two younger brothers, Jordan and Joe ... Majoring in architecture.

Harks' High School Personal Best
Triple Jump: 46-5 (14.15m)