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Milligan University

2017 Men's Cross Country

Thacker Tim

  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Knoxville, Tenn.
  • Highschool Grace Christian Academy

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: 1:56
1 mile: 4:24
3200: 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