Cole Hocker

Cole Hocker is an American middle- and long-distance runner. In the 1500 meters, he won the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, setting an Olympic record and an area record of 3:27.65. In the 5000 meters, he won a world title at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Hocker holds the North American record over the 1500 meter distance alongside the short track 1500 meters and mile. He also holds the second-fastest time in history over the short track 3000 meters, at 7:23.14.