Luca Ekler Explained

Luca Ekler
Sport:Paralympic athletics
Disability:Hemiplegia
Disability Class:F/T38
Event:Long jump, 100 metres, 200 metres
Coach:László Szalma
Birth Date:28 October 1998
Birth Place:Szombathely, Hungary

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.

Personal life

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]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Luca Ekler - IPC Profile. 5 March 2020. International Paralympic Committee.
  2. Web site: Hungarian Paralympian wins three medals in Dubai World Championships. 22 November 2019. mx.news.