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Eric Hacker
Personal information
Full nameEric Nathaniel Hacker
NationalityAmerican
Born (2001-04-25) April 25, 2001 (age 24)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight138 lb (63 kg)
Sport
SportTrack and Field
DisabilityCerebral palsy
Disability classT38
Event(s)
Middle-distance, Long-distance
ClubFleet Feet Columbus Track Club
TeamShawnee State Bears
Medal record
Gold medal – first place 2019 Adaptive Sports USA Junior Nationals 1500 m T38
Gold medal – first place 2019 Adaptive Sports USA Junior Nationals 3000 m T38
Silver medal – second place 2019 OHSAA Division II Boys Cross Country Team
Gold medal – first place Mid-Ohio Conference Conference Championship
Silver medal – second place Mid-Ohio Conference Conference Championship
2019 OHSAA Indoor Track State Championships 4×800 m relay

Eric Nathaniel Hacker (born April 25, 2001)[1] is an American middle- and long-distance runner from Ohio who competes in para-athletics in the T38 classification.[2] He is a multiple national-level medalist and record holder in junior para-athletics events,[3] and a graduate of Shawnee State University.[4]

Early life and education

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Hacker was born in Columbus, Ohio, and raised in Chillicothe, Ohio.[1] Diagnosed with cerebral palsy in infancy, he wore leg braces during his early childhood.[1] He began therapy and physical training at an early age and later started competitive running.[1] During junior high, Hacker qualified six times for state-level championships.[5]

He graduated from Unioto High School in 2020, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and consistently made the honor roll throughout his high school years.[5] In 2022, Hacker graduated from Shawnee State University, where he was named to the President's List for academic excellence during the spring semester.[6]

High school career

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Hacker attended Unioto High School in Chillicothe, Ohio.[5] He qualified for the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) State Championships 14 times across track and cross-country and was an eight-time conference champion.[5]

At the 2019 OHSAA Division II Boys State Cross Country Championships held at National Trail Raceway, Hacker helped lead Unioto High School to a team runner-up finish, placing second overall with a team score of 105 points, behind champion Woodridge High School.[7]

He was also a multiple-time Academic All-Ohio honoree and recipient of the 2020 Archie Griffin Award recognizing athletic and academic achievement.[5]

Para athletics and national competition

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Hacker competes in the T38 para-athletics classification.[3] At the 2019 Adaptive Sports USA Junior Nationals, he won national titles in the 1500 m and 3000 m T38 events, both setting national records in his classification.[3] Adaptive Track & Field USA records list Hacker’s 2019 Junior Nationals 1500 m T38 performance (4:29.0) as an American record.[2]

He has since become a 13-time national qualifier, two-time All-American, and two-time Junior National Champion.[3] He was also a qualifier for the Paralympic Trials and competed on the pathway toward the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games.[8]

Collegiate career

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Hacker attended Shawnee State University, where he competed in cross country and distance track events for the Bears.[4] He graduated from Shawnee State University after completing his collegiate athletic and academic career.[4]

Recognition

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In 2019 the Ohio House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 225 (133rd General Assembly) honoring Hacker for winning national titles at the Adaptive Sports USA Junior Nationals.[9]

He has been profiled in national and regional media for his athletic success and advocacy for adaptive sports.[1]

Personal life

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Hacker resides in Columbus, Ohio, and continues to train and compete in distance running and para-athletics.[4]

Major championships and personal bests

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  • 2019 Adaptive Sports USA Junior Nationals — U20/T38 1500 m: 4:28.99 (1st)[3]
  • ATFUSA junior T38 record (1500 m — 4:29.0; 2019)[2]
  • High-school personal bests (outdoor): 800 m — 2:10.21; 1600 m — 4:41.15; 3200 m — 9:55.43[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Eric Hacker Running with Cerebral Palsy". Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  2. ^ a b c "ATFUSA Records" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  3. ^ a b c d e "2019 Junior Nationals Results" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  4. ^ a b c d "Eric Hacker – Shawnee State Bears roster". Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "Eric Hacker – Ohio MileSplit profile". Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  6. ^ "Shawnee State University President's List Spring 2022". Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  7. ^ "Unioto runners take 2nd at state cross country meet". Chillicothe Gazette. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  8. ^ "Team USA Para Athletics". Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  9. ^ "Ohio House Resolution 225 (2019)". Retrieved 2025-10-19.
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See also

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