American sprinter – Grant Holloway has finally gotten hold of an Olympic gold medal having won the men’s 110m hurdles in Paris on Thursday.
The three-time world champion has long been the dominant force in the event, but was beaten to gold by Jamaica’s Hansel Parchment at the Tokyo Games three years ago.
There was little doubt about the destination of the gold medal this time around, however, as he led from start to finish, clocking 12.99 [-0.1] to beat fellow countryman Daniel Roberts [13.09] and Jamaica’s Rasheed Broadbell, who was also given 13.09.
“This was not a redemption moment at all,” said Holloway. “Tokyo was three years ago. Obviously, Hansle had a great race and this was my time.
“I felt relief. The collection is finally complete. To have world indoors, Diamond Leagues, world outdoors – all titles, and now, official Olympic gold is great, so I am ecstatic.”
Source: AW
