Romeoville, Ill. - David Locker, one of the most dominant runners in program history, was named to the 39th Lewis Athletics Hall of Fame class.
"My time at Lewis is filled with unforgettable memories—from meeting lifelong friends to find my amazing wife," said Locker "The support and community at Lewis made these moments truly special."
David competed in track and field and cross country for Lewis University, quickly establishing himself as one of the program's all-time greats. He held the Lewis indoor mile record (4:07.76) for an incredible 29 years (1996–2025) and the GLVC outdoor 800m record for 25 years (1997–2022).
David's name is found throughout the Lewis record books: Indoor Top 10: 600m (4th), 800m (4th), 1000m (9th), Mile (2nd) Outdoor Top 10: 800m (6th), 1500m (10th) He also ranks among the Men's Cross Country All-Time Top 25 for both the 8K (1998) and 10K (1997) events.
A five-time All-American, David earned national honors in the indoor mile (1996), outdoor 800m (1997), and indoor 800m (1998). His top NCAA finishes include 4th in the indoor mile (1996), 4th in the outdoor 800m (1997), and 5th in the indoor 800m (1999), while helping lead the 1996 men's cross country team to a second-place finish at nationals.
Beyond Lewis, David continued to excel on the international stage. In 1997, he represented England in the 800m, and decades later, his competitive spirit remains as strong as ever. He earned a silver medal at the 2022 European Masters Indoor Championships (800m), set a World Record in the Men's Masters V45 4x800m relay (8:10.98) in 2023, and even completed the London Marathon in 2025.
Today, David serves as Managing Director at Bestir Limited, continuing to lead with the same drive and determination that defined his athletic career. He shares his life with his wife, Magda Locker, who is a fellow Lewis Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, and their daughters, Demi and Chelsi.
Lewis athletics is also set to host its annual Flyer Red Dinner at the Bolingbrook Golf and Country Club on January 28
th with the event starting at 6 p.m. The dinner serves as a fundraising event to benefit Flyer Athletics and its teams while also recognizing the 2026 Lewis Athletics Hall of Fame class.
To register for the event, use the link at the top of the article. For more information about the event, please reach out to associate athletic director for development
Tyler Mitchell tmichell7@lewisu.edu or call at 815-836-5888.
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