Grant Holloway has explained that winning the Olympic title ‘doesn’t change much’ in his life, as he always knew he was capable of it.
Reigning Olympic 110m hurdles champion Grant Holloway has explained why winning the Olympic title never changed a lot of things in his life unlike Gabby Thomas, Noah Lyles and Julien Alfred.
Grant Holloway explained that he knew what was in store for him in Paris and winning the race was not a point of surprise for him.
The American insisted that he was just about showcasing his talent to the world and after doing so, life went back to normal.
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Some of his fellow Olympic champions, however, have disclosed that winning the Olympic title came with a lot of things, good and bad. For Gabby Thomas, she raised concerns about stalkers but she has also been able to build her brand following her 200m victory.
Julien Alfred and Noah Lyles also raised security concerns but they have certainly reaped big from their 100m victories at the Olympics.
Noah Lyles has managed to sign with big brands while Julien Alfred was also named Saint Lucia’s tourism ambassador following her Olympic exploits.
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“Being an Olympic Champion doesn’t change much. I tell everybody, I knew I was Olympic Champion before going to Paris, I just had to show the world. That being said, I know what I’m capable of and we will see what happens,” Grant Holloway said in a pre-race press conference ahead of the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold in Lievin, France.
Speaking ahead of the event, Grant Holloway hinted at the possibility of going for the meeting and world records, revealing that his body feels great.
He holds the world record time of 7.27 seconds, which he set early last year and feels like it’s high time to lower it.
Grant Holloway explained that the meeting Lievin has been very instrumental in shaping his seasons and he hopes things continue that way going to this season.
“The Meeting Record and World Record are kind of quick, but I think that I’m in shape for that. Once the gun goes off there’s no room for error, I want to get the victory,” Holloway said.
“This year is different because it’s still early in the season for me but this meet is usually the time where I come into form. I know what I’m capable of. The current world lead of 7.38 is just a warm-up run for me, I’m expected to go quick.”
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The ultimate goal for his indoor tour would be to defend his title at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China before shifting focus to the outdoor races.
Grant Holloway remains one of the most consistent athletes and he continues to prove it with his unbeatable runs.
