Season 1: Episode 3

Identity Matters with Cole Hocker, Olympic Champion

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Mark McClain
Mark McClainCEO and Co-founderSailPoint
Cole Hocker
Cole HockerOlympic Champion

In this latest episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain sits down with Olympic gold medalist Cole Hocker for an inspiring and deeply insightful conversation.

Cole shares his journey to becoming the 1500-meter champion at the 2024 Paris Olympics, beating world-class favorites in a race that stunned spectators worldwide. He delves into the mindset, preparation, and resilience required to overcome setbacks, including injuries and self-doubt, while maintaining focus on his goals.

The episode explores universal lessons about preparation, grit, and adapting to life's unexpected challenges, drawing parallels between athletic excellence and professional success. With memorable anecdotes—like seizing a fleeting opening in the race's final stretch—and actionable wisdom, Cole exemplifies what it means to stay "humble, hungry, and smart." Whether you're chasing dreams in sports, work, or life, this episode will leave you motivated to win your own race.

Featured speakers
Mark McClain
Mark McClainCEO and Co-founderSailPoint

Mark brings over 20 years of experience developing and leading innovative technology companies to his role as CEO and Co-founder of SailPoint. Under Mark’s direction, SailPoint has grown from a collection of fresh ideas into a publicly recognized leader in the identity management software market.

Cole Hocker
Cole HockerOlympic Champion

Cole Hocker has had a consistently great track and field career but made waves that resonated outside of the sport at the 2024 Olympics. Hocker overcame a field of heavy favorites to win the gold in the 1500 meters and set an Olympic record in the process.

That eventual triumph for Hocker came on the heels of winning the event at the U.S. Nationals and finishing second at the World Championships leading into the Games. Hocker has been a professional runner since 2021, when he left the University of Oregon. He previously competed in the 2020 Olympics while still running for the Ducks and finished 6th in the 1500m. Overall, Hocker won four NCAA championships at Oregon.

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Date: January 7, 2025Duration: 28 mins 6 sec
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