Erica Hooker
Australian long jumper and pentathlete
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Erica Hooker (née Nixon; born 15 December 1953) is a retired Australian athlete who was best known as a long jumper and pentathlete.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's athletics | ||
Representing  Australia | ||
| Commonwealth Games | ||
 | 1978 Edmonton | Long Jump |
She competed for Australia at one Olympic Games[1] and two Commonwealth Games, winning a silver medal at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton.
Erica won 4 National Long Jump titles, from 1973-76. Also she won 5 Heptathlon Australian titles as well.
Nixon married Australian 800 metres runner Bill Hooker in the mid 1970s. Their son Steven Hooker has become a highly regarded pole vaulter.
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