Zachary King

Photo by: Gavin Daly

Class:
Junior
Events:
Sprints
Hometown:
Hoover, Ala.
Height:
5-7
High School:
Hoover
Squadron:
27 Thunderbirds

FRESHMAN YEAR | 2023-24: Competed in the sprints during 11 meets…recorded a personal-best 400-meter time of 49.09 to win the Air Force Twilight Open…ran an indoor-best of 49.69 at the UNM Team Open…also competed in the 200-meter dash, clocking an indoor-best 22.46 at the Air Force Last Chance Meet and an outdoor-best 22.36 at the Colorado Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL: Hoover High School…four-time varsity letterwinner…member of five Alabama 7A state championship teams (three indoors, two outdoors)…recorded a personal-best of 48.24 in the 400-meter dash…member of the National Honor Society…graduated with a 4.1 GPA…earned an AP Capstone Diploma.

PERSONAL: Full name is Zachary Eric King…nickname is Zach…son of Eric and Shanae King…father ran for the University of Alabama as a freshman…has one younger brother…majoring in political science…earning a minor in Spanish…future plans include working in the intelligence field…named to the Athletic Director’s List…currently serving as a squadron supervisor…father and grandfather both served in the military…hobbies include playing video games, watching movies, and listening to various types of music…favorite animal is a penguin…loves pancakes…favorite color is red…completed Combat Survival Training over the summer…also took an economics class…member of Cadet Squadron 27.