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Grant Holloway captures back-to-back world championships in hurdles

The former Florida track star won gold in the 110-meter hurdles at the World Championships Sunday

Grant Holloway, of United States competes in a men's 110-meter hurdles semifinal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Grant Holloway, of United States competes in a men's 110-meter hurdles semifinal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Former UF track star Grant Holloway secured his title as a back-to-back world champion after winning gold in the 110-meter hurdles at the World Track and Field Championships Sunday in Eugene, Oregon.

Holloway brushed through the finish line ahead of his competition without missing a step in his pace, finishing the race in 13.03 seconds. 

His win marked a sweep in the hurdles at the World Championships in 2022, following his gold in the 60-meter hurdles at the World Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.  

The three-time NCAA champion in the 110-meter hurdles is now a two-time world champion at 24.

He has a chance to extend his gold tally to three next summer at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Contact Brandon Hernandez at bhernandez@alligator.org. Follow him on Twitter @BranH2001.

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Brandon Hernandez

Brandon Hernandez is currently the enterprise sports writer and sports podcast host for The Independent Alligator. He likes long walks on the sidewalk and watching basketball tape in his off time. You can find most of his work @BranH2001 on X and on The Courtside Podcast on Spotify.


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