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Grant Holloway is an elite American 110m hurdles athlete known for his exceptional speed and technical proficiency. Representing the United States, Holloway has made a significant mark in the world of athletics with his remarkable performances.

Born on November 19, 1997, in Chesapeake, Virginia, Holloway attended the University of Florida, where he developed into a top-tier hurdler under the guidance of Coach Mike Holloway. During his collegiate career, he won multiple NCAA titles and set records that solidified his status as one of the sport’s brightest talents.

Holloway’s personal best in the 110m hurdles is an astonishing 12.81 seconds, achieved in June 2021 at the U.S. Olympic Trials. This time ranks him as the second-fastest 110m hurdler in history, just behind Aries Merritt’s world record of 12.80 seconds.

In addition to his prowess in the 110m hurdles, Holloway also excels in the indoor 60m hurdles. He holds the world record with a time of 7.27 seconds, set at the U.S. Indoor Championships in February 2024, breaking his previous record of 7.29 seconds from 2021​ (World Athletics)​​ (World Athletics)​​ (NBC Sports)​.

His career achievements are impressive and include winning the gold medal at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, Qatar, and defending his title at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon. He has also secured multiple Diamond League victories, showcasing his consistency and dominance on the international stage.

Holloway’s records in the hurdles events are:

• 110m Hurdles (Outdoor): Personal best of 12.81 seconds, achieved on June 26, 2021, at the U.S. Olympic Trials.
• 60m Hurdles (Indoor): World record of 7.27 seconds, set on February 16, 2024, at the U.S. Indoor Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• NCAA Records: Holloway holds the NCAA indoor 60m hurdles record with a time of 7.35 seconds, set in 2019. He also set the NCAA outdoor 110m hurdles record with a time of 12.98 seconds, achieved in 2019.

As of 2024, Grant Holloway has successfully qualified for the Paris Olympics, with a qualifying time of 13.03 seconds at the U.S. Olympic Trials. This achievement adds another milestone to his illustrious career and underscores his status as a top contender for the gold medal and a key athlete to watch at the upcoming Games.

Grant Holloway’s blend of speed, agility, and competitive spirit continues to inspire and set new benchmarks in the world of athletics, making him one of the most exciting athletes in the sport today​ (NBC Sports)​​ (Paris 2024 Olympics)​.

Honours

• 2 x World Champion
• 1 x Olympic Games Silver Medallist
• 1 x Diamond League Final Winner
• 1 x World Indoor Champion
• 5 x Diamond League Meeting Winner
• 4 x NCAA Champion
• 4 x NCAA Indoor Champion
• 1 x National Champion
• 1 x National Indoor Champion
• 1 x Diamond Trophy Winner
• 1 x Current World Record Holder – 60m Hurdles ind.
• 1 x Current NACAC Record holder – 60m Hurdles ind.
• 2 x World Records

Events | Medals | Personal Bests

60m

• 2019 – 6.50s (PB)

4 x 400m Relay

• 2019 – 43.75s Split (PB)

60m Hurdles

• 2021 – 7.29s (World Record)
• 2021 – World Indoor Tour – Gold
• 2022 – IAAF World Indoor Championships – Gold

110m Hurdles

• 2019 – World Championships, Doha – Gold
• 2021 – 12.81s Second Fastest of All-time (PB)
• 2021 – Olympic Games, Tokyo – Silver

Long Jump

• 2018 – 8.17m (PB)

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