Grant Holloway, the 2024 Paris Olympic gold medalist and the second-fastest man in 110m hurdles history with a scorching personal best of 12.81 seconds, just behind world record holder Aries Merritt, whose world record stands at 12.80 seconds set in Brussels, Belgium, in September 2012, is a name synonymous with track excellence. The American star has the most enviable resume, including three indoor World Championships, three outdoor World Championships, and a world indoor record in the 60m hurdles at 7.27 seconds, and an unbeaten streak in indoor sprint hurdles since 2014, with his only non-gold being a silver at the Tokyo 2021 Games. With such a glittering trophy case, what’s left for Holloway to conquer in the hurdles realm? 

Well, Holloway is back to chase more glory. He has announced his return to the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in Silesia on August 16 as part of his push for a second Wanda Diamond League title in the men’s 110m hurdles. A meet where he’s tasted success before with an impressive 13.04-second run in the 110-meter hurdles last season. His goal is clear: rack up vital points in his quest for another coveted Diamond League trophy, a crown that would further cement his legacy as one of the sport’s all-time greats. 

Although Holloway has been a Diamond League juggernaut, racking up 10 victories over the past three seasons, including a show-stopping, title-clinching win at the 2022 Zurich Final, clocking at 13.02, that had fans roaring. After coming up short on the Diamond Trophy in 2023 and 2024, the Silesia Diamond League on August 16, 2025, is shaping up to be a make-or-break stop on his Road to the Final as he hunts for a second series title. Plus, with the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo looming from September 13-21, Holloway will be looking to sharpen his medal-winning form. Can the American hurdles star kick off his 2025 campaign with a statement in Poland? Or could this race also be a testing ground for something bigger, perhaps a hint at the “change” Holloway teased recently?

Holloway looks beyond the hurdles, signals intentions for change after dominating the discipline

In a candid moment, on an interview with Travis Miller, Holloway shared his thoughts on branching out, saying, “We’re doing everything we need to do with the hurdles. What about doing something else?” With 2025 being an off year for outdoor championships, he sees a golden opportunity to experiment, adding, “I can have that flexibility to maybe go to a different event, maybe try out something.”

His collegiate days at the University of Florida showcased his versatility—think long jump titles and relay splits—so the idea of him stepping into new territory isn’t far-fetched. Could we see Holloway trade hurdles for a flat sprint or even a long jump comeback?

Endless Possibilities on the Track-Holloway’s excitement is palpable as he mused, “Maybe even get drugged and dragged along with the one, the two, and the four, like it’s this; this possibility is just endless right now. And I’m kind of looking forward to it.” The “one, the two, and the four” likely nod to the 100m, 200m, and 400m events Travis Miller’s post suggested he might tackle in 2025. With his speed and competitive fire, Holloway could shake up the sprinting world, but the question remains how far he’ll push his boundaries. Will 2025 be the year Holloway stuns the track world with a bold new chapter?