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Milligan University

2020 Men's Cross Country

Tim Thacker

  • Year Senior
  • Hometown Knoxville, Tenn.
  • High School Grace Christian Academy
  • Major Electrical Engineering

Biography

Parents' namesAllen Thacker, Sarah Thacker
Siblings' namesMary Thacker
BirthdayAugust 14
Intended MajorElectrical Engineering
Intended Minor(s)Computer Science
High School Academic AchievementsGraduated 5th in class, 31 ACT. Awards for academic achievement in Spanish II, AP Spanish III, Band. TSSAA 4x Scholar Athlete
High School Athletic AccomplishmentsTSSAA 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: 1:56
1 mile: 4:24
3200: 9:32
High School Coaches NameGilligan Giffen Johnson
Any relatives/friends attend(ed) MC?Gillian Giffen Johnson
Favorite Bible VerseGalatians 6:9
Favorite QuotePeople 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 AspirationsObtain Professional Engineering Liscence in Electrical Engineering
Role ModelRichard Hall (grandfather)
HobbiesClimbing, Hiking, Biking, Swimming, and anything involving a challenge.
Most Respected Sports FigureRyan Hall
Why you chose Milligan College?Challenging Academics, Fantastic Coaching
What are your pre-game rituals?Wear St. Patrick's Day Socks
Favorite FoodChicken Alfredo Pasta
Favorite BookWhat I Talk About When I Talk About Running

Historical Player Information

  • 2018Sophomore

  • 2019Junior

  • 2020Senior