Cole Hocker is a 23-year-old runner from Indianapolis, Indiana, currently making his presence felt at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He recently won gold and set a new Olympic record in the men’s 1500m with a time of 3 minutes, 27.65 seconds. Hocker was a massive 30-1 underdog, so his incredible victory came as a huge shock to viewers all around the world.
Hocker is someone who had a gifted talent for running from a young age. He ran a 4:36 mile in 8th grade, which kickstarted his athletic journey. He found joy in a lot of sports like basketball, soccer, and flag football, but he soon started to exert all his energy and focus on running. During his high school days at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, he left his mark winning state titles in both cross-country and track in the 800m and 1600m events.
Following his high school success, he joined the University of Oregon, where he competed for a couple of years from 2019 to 2021. At the 2021 NCAA indoor track championships, he dominated in the mile and 3000 meters, showcasing his impressive talent in distance running.
It was only a matter of time before Cole Hocker turned pro, and he did so in September 2021. He signed with Nike and skipped the last year of college. His first Olympics was the Tokyo 2020, where he finished 6th in the men’s 1500m. He then competed at the World Championships in 2023, where he ranked 7th.
https://twitter.com/FOS/status/1820900719236444398Well, there’s not much left to say about his remarkable professional achievements, but what about his personal life? Is this marvelous athlete seeing someone?
What Is Cole Hocker’s Relationship Status?
Away from his success on the track, Cole Hocker is finding himself in the headlines for the romantic side of things. Fans are curious to learn if this amazing athlete is dating someone special in 2024. It would be an understatement to say Google Trends has been going bonkers since his victory in Paris. Apparently, fans are curious about his “girlfriend” and “boyfriend.” We’re not making this up; you heard that right. Based on the search queries, some section of the internet thinks he’s gay. Like, why?
Well, some of you might be disappointed to learn that Hocker is not dating any boyfriend and there’s no hint anywhere to suggest this man is gay. In fact, he appears to be in a beautiful relationship with his girlfriend, Sarah Levy, a former varsity rower, currently serving as a project manager at the Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council. She graduated from the University of Oregon in 2023.
There are also some queries about Cole Hocker’s wife, but this 23-year-old runner is yet to be married. For now, he is just getting started on his dating adventures. Cole and Sarah have been in a relationship, at least publicly, since August 2023, when they were first seen together on social media. Judging by his Instagram, the couple often travels together, going on recent trips to Belgium, New York, and Park City, Utah.
While there are some suggestions that they’re just roommates, it’s unlikely to be the case. Per a July story from Roanoke Times:
Hocker was one of five postcollegiate athletes who followed (coach Ben) Thomas to Blacksburg last fall. Hocker rented a house with his girlfriend and two other postcollegiate athletes before buying that house in May.
The Virginia-based paper further noted,
His parents, aunt, uncle and girlfriend will be in Paris, as will a few of the other postcollegians who train at Tech. Thomas and his family will be in the stands, too.
Cole Hocker, who has a lot of diverse interests, is a music enthusiast as well. He excels at digitally mixing music and is comfortable playing the piano and guitar. In April 2024, he released a song, “For the Crowd,” on Spotify under the name Davvage. He sees music as a key part of his athletic training because it helps him maintain focus and not get easily distracted.
Who Is Cole Hocker’s Girlfriend Sarah Levy?
Sarah Levy works as a project manager at the Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC). She went to Oak Park High School, graduating in June 2019. She then attended the University of Oregon from September 2019 to June 2023.
During her time at Oregon, she was a member of the rowing team, earning First Team Academic All-American honors in June 2021. Sarah was super involved with the rowing team and headed their social media in her senior year. Prior to her current role, she was an environmental policy & communication intern at 15E Communications and did some tutoring and PE teaching at Oregon.
Levy has a strong background in both athletics and management which is highlighted by her achievements, professionally and academically. As for her social media, she has a private Instagram account (@_sarahlevy) and a LinkedIn profile where she is listed as a project manager at ITRC.
