Eric Tozer
Eric made history, becoming the first person with Type 1 Diabetes to complete the world marathon challenge, running seven marathons on seven continents in seven consecutive days.
Eric Tozer is a diabetes ambassador who inspires the community through sports and utilizes his athletic accomplishments as a platform to be a role model in the diabetes community.
Eric was diagnosed with T1D in 2006, while traveling in Europe. But Eric wasn’t going to let diabetes control his life and decided to take charge. Soon after his diagnosis, he completed his first half Ironman and hasn’t stopped since. He co-founded non-profit organization, Diabetes Sports Project, comprised of hundreds of
T1D athletes around the globe, demonstrating how through proper diet, exercise, a positive outlook and effective blood glucose management, dreams can be achieved.
Eric’s athletic accomplishments include:
World Marathon Challenge 2019 (7 Marathons, on 7 Continents, in 7 Days / Average Marathon Time= 4:03:18)
Run Across America (3,000+ mile run across USA in 15 days with ten T1Ds)
140.6-mile Full Ironman distance triathlons
70.3-mile Half-Ironman distance triathlons
Olympic and Sprint distance triathlons
Multiple 26.2 mile Marathons
Multiple 13.1 mile Half-Marathons
NCAA Men's Soccer Final Four All-Tournament Team (2004)