The Paris Olympics marked the pinnacle of Grant Holloway’s career, fulfilling a long-awaited dream. With a blistering run of 12.99 seconds in the 110m hurdles, Holloway finally claimed the elusive Olympic gold—the only major title missing from his already stacked résumé.

Since turning pro, Holloway has been nothing short of dominant in the 110m hurdles. He ranks as the second-fastest man in the event, with a personal best of 12.81 seconds, achieved during the U.S. Olympic Trials in June 2021. Add to that his three world championship titles, the 2022 Diamond League crown, and two World Indoor Championships victories, and it’s clear that Holloway has left an indelible mark on the sport. Yet, despite his glittering career, Holloway has made one thing clear: breaking world records isn’t his primary focus—at least not for now.

With Olympic gold now firmly in his grasp, Holloway has cemented his legacy as one of the all-time greats in hurdling. But what’s next for the American sensation? Many speculate that his sights could shift toward one of the sport’s most enduring records: Aries Merritt’s 12.80-second world record, set in 2012 at the Memorial Van Damme meet. For Holloway, chasing that final piece of history seems like a natural progression.

However, Holloway has revealed where his true focus lies at the press conference ahead of the Zurich Diamond League. Holloway proclaimed he is currently only focusing on race and that the world records will come eventually. “You know it didn’t matter, what time was ran, I didn’t matter how it was ran, the main goal was get to the finish line before everybody else you know like you said, we had a lot of conversation, the world record will come, you know now it’s just piecing together races, working on what you gonna do next year, what you like, what you don’t like, what works, what clicks and you know you have plenty of shots at it.”

Furthermore, the 60m indoor world record also touched upon the intense competition at the US Paris Olympics trials, which was called an uphill battle. “For U.S. trials, it was to make the team. The fastest competition happened at the U.S. trials, with me running 12.86, Freddie Creighton running 12.92, and Daniel Roberts running out of the field at 12.96. So you think if you did not run 12 that day, you got left at home,” he said, emphasizing the depth of talent in hurdles available in the USA.

As Holloway prepares for the next leg of the diamond league, he faces a tough road ahead, particularly after his bittersweet experience in the league so far.

Ups and Down for Grant Holloway in The On-Going Diamond League Season

Fresh from the success of the Paris Olympics, Grant Holloway was the hot favorite in hurdling events in the Diamond League. However, the experience has been a mixed bag for the 26-year-old hurdler. The Lausanne Diamond League was a big surprise for the reigning 110m hurdle king. He lost the 110m hurdle race to his Jamaican rival Rasheed Broadbell by a mere 0.04 seconds.

However, showing the true spirit of a champion, Holloway bounced back in the Silesia Diamond League in Poland. Displaying his true skills, the 60m hurdles indoor world record holder stunned the audience at Silesian Stadium with his breathtaking run. Clocking an impressive 13.04s, Holloway squeezed a win with a very thin. He finished the race ahead of Rasheed Broadbell by a mere 0.01. Halloway’s victory was a reassertion of his dominance over his rivals.

Now, he is gunning for the next chapter of Diamond League that will unfold in Zurich on September 5. Can he beat his arch-rival Rasheed Broadbell once again? What do you think? Please share in the comments.