University of Minnesota Athletics

Jeff Hackler - M Club Hall of Fame


Jeff Hackler
Swimming (2000-03)
Class of 2022

Jeff Hackler was a 16-time All-American for the Golden Gophers, which ranks third in school history. Individually, he was an eight-time First Team All-American during his Gopher tenure spanning from 2000-03. A phenomenal breast stroker, Hackler was an 11-time Big Ten champion and won the 100 breaststroke and 200 breaststroke twice apiece at Big Ten Championships. He set the school record in the 100 breaststroke and finished third in the 200 breaststroke at the 2000 NCAA Championships and in the 100 breaststroke at the 2002 NCAA Championships. The 2000 Big Ten Freshman of the Year was also a member of two Big Ten championship teams in 2001 and 2002.

Hackler also competed at the 2001 Goodwill Games after finishing second in the 100 breaststroke at the 2001 US National Championships.