2017-18 Men's Outdoor Track and Field
Biography
| Parents' names |
Allen Thacker, Sarah Thacker |
| Siblings' names |
Mary Thacker |
| Birthday |
August 14 |
| Intended Major |
Electrical Engineering |
| Intended Minor(s) |
Computer Science |
| High School Academic Achievements |
Graduated 5th in class, 31 ACT. Awards for academic achievement in Spanish II, AP Spanish III, Band. TSSAA 4x Scholar Athlete |
| High School Athletic Accomplishments |
TSSAA A-AA 800m State Runner Up, 2x All-State Track and Field, All-State Cross Country, 3x First Team All-Region. All Metro-Knoxville Cross Country and Track. 2016 3200m K.I.L. Champion, 2017 800m K.I.L. Runner-Up.
800m:Â 1:56
1 mile:Â 4:24
3200:Â 9:32 |
| High School Coaches Name |
Gilligan Giffen Johnson |
| Any relatives/friends attend(ed) MC? |
Gillian Giffen Johnson |
| Favorite Bible Verse |
Galatians 6:9 |
| Favorite Quote |
People sometimes sneer at those who run every day, claiming they'll go to any length to live longer. But don't think that's the reason most people run. Most runners run not because they want to live longer, but because they want to live life to the fullest. - Haruki Murakami |
| Career Aspirations |
Obtain Professional Engineering Liscence in Electrical Engineering |
| Role Model |
Richard Hall (grandfather) |
| Hobbies |
Climbing, Hiking, Biking, Swimming, and anything involving a challenge. |
| Most Respected Sports Figure |
Ryan Hall |
| Why you chose Milligan College? |
Challenging Academics, Fantastic Coaching |
| What are your pre-game rituals? |
Wear St. Patrick's Day Socks |
| Favorite Food |
Chicken Alfredo Pasta |
| Favorite Book |
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running |
