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
2019 DubaiWomen's long jump T38
2019 DubaiWomen's 100m T38
2019 DubaiWomen's 200m T38
European Championships
2018 BerlinWomen's long jump T38
2021 BydgoszczWomen's long jump T38
2021 BydgoszczWomen's 400m T38
2021 BydgoszczWomen's 100m T38
2018 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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