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Luca Ekler
Personal information
Born (1998-10-28) 28 October 1998 (age 25)
Sport
Country Hungary
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityHemiplegia
Disability classF/T38
Event(s)Long jump, 100 metres, 200 metres
Coached byLaszlo Szalma
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Hungary
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Dubai Women's long jump T38
Silver medal – second place 2019 Dubai Women's 100m T38
Silver medal – second place 2019 Dubai Women's 200m T38
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2018 Berlin Women's long jump T38
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Berlin Women's 200m T38

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

Ekler had a brain haemorrhage aged 10 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)