Grant Holloway is an American professional hurdler and sprinter.. Born on November 19, 1997, in Chesapeake, Virginia, Holloway has been a three-time World Champion in the 110-meter hurdles and a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He is also the second-fastest man in history at 12.81 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles. He has set an impressive indoor record of 60-meter hurdles with a time of 7.27 seconds. Grant is undefeated and hasn't lost an indoor sprint hurdles race since March 2014, when he was just 16 years of age.
Grant was named the Men's Indoor and Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year by USTFCCCA in 2019. In the same year, Track & Field News awarded him the U.S. Collegiate Men's Indoor and Outdoor Athlete of the Year.
What is the Ethnicity of Grant Holloway?
Grant is African-American and he holds American nationality. Grant has represented the United States in various major international competitions.
He has been three time World Champion in 2019, 2022, and 2023 at the 110m hurdles event. At the World Indoor Championships, he won another two gold medals in 60m hurdles.
Additionally, Grant has secured two gold medals at the World Indoor Tour and one at the Diamond League. In the 2024 Summer Olympics, he will be competing in the 110m hurdles.
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Grant Holloway birthplace
He was born in and grew up in Chesapeake, Virginia, and attended Grassfield High School. He started his career under the guidance of his father at the Track 757 club where he and his older brother Trey developed a passion for track and field. So, the sport became a ritual of the Holloway family. Grant later went to the University of Florida where he saw great success. He won eight NCAA titles, most of which were in 60m hurdles. Grant also set an NCAA record in the 110m hurdles with a time of 12.98 seconds. In 223, Grant ranked 1st in the 110 m hurdles.
FAQ's On Grant Holloway Ethnicity
A. Yes, Grant has an older brother, Trey, both brothers competed at 757 Club during their early days.
A. Grant is undefeated and hasn't lost an indoor sprint hurdles race since March 2014, when he was 16 years old.
A. Mike Holloway is the coach of Grant Holloway and they have no other relation.
A. Grant Holloway weighs around 86 kg.
A. Grant Holloway is a three-time World Champion and a two-time World Indoor Champion.