Luca Ekler

Luca Ekler (born 28 October 1998) is a Hungarian Paralympic athlete who competes in the 100 metres, 200 metres and long jump events. She is a three-time European Champion and one-time World Champion. She is the sister of water polo players Bendegúz Ekler and Zsombor Ekler, who both play for the Hungarian national team and won a bronze medal at the 2018 Youth World Water Polo Championships.[1]

The native form of this personal name is Ekler Luca. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

Luca Ekler
Personal information
Born (1998-10-28) 28 October 1998
Szombathely, Hungary
Sport
Country Hungary
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityHemiplegia
Disability classF/T38
Event(s)Long jump, 100 metres, 200 metres
Coached byLászló Szalma
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Hungary
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2019 DubaiWomen's long jump T38
Silver medal – second place2019 DubaiWomen's 100m T38
Silver medal – second place2019 DubaiWomen's 200m T38
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2018 BerlinWomen's long jump T38
Gold medal – first place2021 BydgoszczWomen's long jump T38
Gold medal – first place2021 BydgoszczWomen's 400m T38
Silver medal – second place2021 BydgoszczWomen's 100m T38
Bronze medal – third place2018 BerlinWomen's 200m T38

Ekler had a brain haemorrhage aged ten and has paralysis on the left side of her body.[2]

References
  1. "Luca Ekler - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 5 March 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Hungarian Paralympian wins three medals in Dubai World Championships". mx.news. 22 November 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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