Jacob Hamik graduated in 2009 with a B.A. in Political Science and later earned an M.S.Ed. in Health, Physical Education and Coaching. Hamik was a member of the NSU track and field team from 2005 to 2008. He is the current NSU and state collegiate record holder in the 400m hurdles (50.92), part of the current NSU shuttle hurdle relay record team, and current 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 distance in 2008.
In addition, Hamik is a 2-time USTFCCCA All-Academic recipient (2006, 2008); and 5-time NSIC Male Track MVP (2006 outdoor, 2007 indoor and outdoor, 2008 indoor and outdoor). He is a 14-time NSIC Champion (indoor: 400m dash - 2007, 2008; 55m hurdles - 2006, 2007; 4x400m relay - 2008; and outdoor: 400m dash - 2007, 2008; 400m hurdles - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008; 110m hurdles - 2006, 2007; 4x400m relay 2008).
He is also a 3-time NSIC Championship High Point Scorer (2006 indoor, 2008 indoor and outdoor). He was the 2005 NSU Track and Field Outstanding Freshman; 2006, 2007 and 2008 NSU Track and Field MVP; and a member of the 2005 NSIC Indoor Men's Conference Championship Team. Hamik now lives in Rapid City and works as Assistant General Manager for Liv Hospitality.
