Olin Hacker
United States
Personal Bests
Mile
3:56.52
2/1/2025
1500 Metres
3:36.43
7/13/2024
5000 Metres
13:08.76
1/26/2024
3000 Metres
Spitzen Leichathletik Luzern
7:38.10
7/20/2023
Mile
3:56.59
6/1/2023
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We covered some of the best events in the sport across our podcasts and shows this year, including on site at the NCAA XC Championships in Madison with NAZ Elite's Olin Hacker and Abby Nichols. Website: http://flosports.link/3p20lTj Subscribe: http://flosports.link/3p4YLQp Get the FloSports iOS app: http://bit.ly/FloTrackiOSApp_9 Follow FloTrack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloTrack Twitter: https://twitter.com/flotrack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FloTrack
Today on the podcast is Owen Slacker!
Olin opened up his 2024 season with a new PB at 5,000 meters (13:08.76) indoors at the BU Terrier Classic. A month later he ran a fantastic race to finish second at the USATF Indoor Championships over 3,000 meters, earning a spot on Team USA at the World Indoor Championships. At Worlds, he ran valiantly over the final two laps…eventually finishing in fifth place.
Olin ran for the University of Wisconsin, where he earned an undergraduate degree in biology and a graduate degree in kinesiology while achieving notable personal bests in the mile (3:56.66), 3,000 meters (7:45.73), and 5,000 meters (13:19.34). His crowning achievement came in his senior year with a dramatic victory in the 5,000 meters at the NCAA Championships. In 2022, he turned professional and joined HOKA NAZ Elite.
In today's conversation, Olin takes me through his past few months of running and racing, his takes on Nico Young, Jakob vs. Josh, why college kids are running so fast, his plans for the outdoor season, and much more!
Anytime I get Olin on the podcast is a good time. This episode was that and then some!
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Today on the podcast is the one and only, Olin Hacker!
Olin, a talented and dedicated runner hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, established himself as a rising star in the world of professional track and field. With an impressive background in both cross country and track, he followed in his father Tim's footsteps, who was an NCAA cross country champion. Olin's journey continued at the University of Wisconsin, where he earned an undergraduate degree in biology and a graduate degree in kinesiology while achieving notable personal bests in the mile (3:56.66), 3,000 meters (7:45.73), and 5,000 meters (13:19.34). His crowning achievement came in his senior year with a dramatic victory in the 5,000 meters at the NCAA Championships. In 2022, he turned professional and joined HOKA NAZ Elite, immediately making an impact with impressive performances, including runnings PRs of 7:38.10 (3k) and 13:09.94 (5k) and a win at the Festival of Miles. Olin's dedication and accomplishments reflect his promising future in the world of professional running.
In today's episode, Olin goes through his very successful rookie season, his start in the sport, handling the ups and downs of the sport, and much more! This conversation was an absolute pleasure. Olin is always bringing the fun vibes and insightful answers. I hope you all enjoy today's episode as much as we did having it!
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this week we are very excited to bring you a special episode from down on Franklin Field at the Penn Relays!
we start off by giving our final comments on the Oregon Relays and the attempt on the 4xmile world record last week - before diving into all the info surrounding our attempt at it!!
we then spend quite a bit of time on memory lane, going through our previous experiences at Penn Relays & at Wisconsin with Olin.
it was very cool to be able to have Olin on the show - he is a very close friend who is absolutely crushing it right now.
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hope you guys enjoy!
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