Cole Hocker is an American athlete. Born on June 6, 2001, he is a middle and long-distance runner. He hails from the town of Indianapolis, Indiana. There, he attended the Cathedral High School before attending the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon. During his high school days, Hocker won the Foot Locker Cross County Championships during High School and had a great collegiate career at Oregon.
At the college, he represented the Oregon Ducks for two years from 2019 to 2021. He won a gold medal at the NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 1500-meter track and at the NCAA Division1 Indoor Track and Field Championships in a Mile and the 3000-meter track. Thereafter, he also finished first at the US Olympic Trials in the 1500-meter category.
Cole Hocker Professional Career
Cole Hocker turned pro in 2021. He signed a sponsorship deal with Nike and decided to forego the rest of his NCAA eligibility and collegiate career for the deal and professional career. The exact details and finances of his Nike deal are not known. While he failed to win a medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Hocker has continued to perform exceptionally well after turning pro.
He made his professional debut at the Milrose Games 2022, grabbing a podium finish in the 3000-meter category. At the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships, won gold in the 1500-meter and 3000-meter categories. The next year, he finished third in the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 1500-meter category. Thanks to this performance, he qualified for the 2023 Budapest World Championships. However, he failed to win a medal there, despite registering his personal best time in 1500 meters.
Following a gold at the 2024 USA Indoor Championships, Hocker qualified for the 2024 Glasgow World Indoor Championships. There, he ran 1500 meters in 3 minutes and 36 seconds to win the silver medal. Later, Hocker won the USA 2024 Olympic Trials in the 1500-meter category by 27 milliseconds and will represent his country at the Olympics in the category as one of the three Americans alongside Hobbs Kessler and Yared Nuguse.
FAQ's On Cole Hocker Professional Career
A. Yes, Cole Hocker has qualified for the Olympics twice.
A. Cole Hocker attended the Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.
A. Cole Hocker stands at 1.77 meters or 5 ft 8 inches.
A. Born on June 6, 2001, Cole Hocker is currently 23 years old.
A. Cole Hocker went to the University of Oregon.
A. Cole Hocker is sponsored by Nike.
