Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Jacob Hamik rewrote the record book during his time as a hurdler/sprinter at Northern State University.  From 2005 to 2008 he won 14 NSIC championships, was a five-time NSIC Track Athlete of the Year and a three-time NSIC Championship high point performer.
 
Hamik, a native of Aberdeen, South Dakota, set the Northern State and state collegiate record in the 400m hurdles (50.92), is part of the NSU shuttle hurdle relay record team, and is the Sioux City Relays 400m hurdles record holder. Hamik hit the Olympic ‘B’ standard qualifying time twice for the 400m hurdles. He is a 4-time All-American in the 400m and 60m hurdles, placing as high as third in the 400m in 2008. 

Hamik was the 2005 NSU Track and Field Outstanding Freshman; the 2006, 2007 and 2008 NSU Track & Field MVP; and a member of the 2005 NSIC Indoor Championship Team. In addition, Hamik is a two-time USTFCCCA All-Academic recipient, earning the honor in 2006 and 2008. 

Hamik, who graduated in 2009 with a B.A. in Political Science and later earned an M.S.Ed. in Health, Physical Education and Coaching, lives in Rapid City, South Dakota and is a General Manager for Liv Hospitality.