Recovering From Loss, Grant Holloway Announces Final Goal 2024 Track & Field Season: ”Want To Keep Coming Back”

Grant Holloway has set his sights on breaking the world record in the 110m hurdles, and he’s closer than ever. After an incredible performance at the Paris Olympics, where he clinched the gold medal, Holloway faced a surprising dip at the Lausanne Diamond League. There, he clocked in at a slower-than-expected 13.14 seconds, finishing second to Jamaican hurdler Rasheed Broadbell, who took the win with an impressive 13.10 seconds.

But the tables turned at the Silesia Diamond League. Determined to reclaim his dominance, Holloway edged out Broadbell in a thrilling race, clocking 13.04 seconds to the Jamaican’s season-best of 13.05 seconds. It was a triumphant comeback for Holloway, who reminded the world why he’s considered one of the greatest, having run a blistering 12.99 seconds to win gold in Paris. Fellow American Daniel Roberts finished third with a time of 13.24 seconds, rounding off a fiercely competitive podium.

At just 26, Holloway has already achieved almost everything an athlete could dream of: an Olympic silver and gold, three World Championships, and two World Indoor Championships gold medals. Yet, the one accolade that still eludes him is the world record in his discipline. With his recent Diamond League victory boosting his confidence, Holloway addressed the speculation surrounding his pursuit of the record: “I had a way better race here than I did in Lausanne. I got some feedback after that race and knew what I had to work on. It has been a long season, but I still think I can attack the world record.”

Having achieved his primary goal of becoming an Olympic champion, Holloway feels liberated from the weight of expectations. He now sees this moment as the perfect opportunity to make a serious bid for the world record. Reflecting on his current mindset, Holloway shared, “I just want to go out there and have fun. The track here is unbelievable. It is one of my favorite stadiums, and I want to keep coming back here.”

With his incredible form and newfound freedom, Grant Holloway is poised to make history. The world record doesn’t seem like a distant dream for this exceptional athlete; it feels like an impending reality. The track and field world is eagerly watching, waiting to see if Holloway can add another remarkable achievement to his already stellar career.

Grant Holloway aiming to break his personal best to secure the world record 

Grant Holloway is currently the second-fastest man in the history of the 110m hurdles, narrowly missing the world record by a mere hundredth of a second. In 2021, Holloway ran a blistering 12.81 seconds, just shy of the world record set by fellow American Aries Merritt, who clocked an astonishing 12.80 seconds at the Memorial Van Damme meet in Belgium back in September 2012. For over a decade, Merritt’s record has stood unchallenged, taunting the world’s best hurdlers, including Holloway.

With Holloway’s incredible speed and skill, it’s clear he has the potential to shatter that elusive world record. The big question is not if, but when. Following a surprising defeat at the Lausanne Diamond League, Holloway reflected on the difficulty of maintaining peak performance after achieving a major career milestone like becoming an Olympic champion. Yet, his determination remains unshaken. “I’m prepared to defend my world titles. As long as I’m improving, it’s a good sign,” Holloway declared with confidence.

His recent victory at the Silesia Diamond League is a testament to the progress he mentioned, and it has reignited hopes that he could be on the verge of making history. As we move into the latter half of 2024, fans are eagerly watching, wondering if the 110m hurdles king will deliver more electrifying performances and perhaps finally capture that world record. Holloway’s journey is far from over, and the world is waiting with bated breath for his next move.