Hamilton was a track and field standout from 1969-72 and currently holds the school record in the 100 and 220-yard dash. He won the 1970, 1971, and 1972 Northwest Conference 100-yard dash championships, along with the 1971 220-yard dash title and is one of only six men in the 80-year history of the NWC to claim three-straight titles in the 100.