CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Hurdling phenom Grant Holloway is being honored by his hometown of Chesapeake following his gold-winning performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Watch: Chesapeake native Grant Holloway hurdles his way to Olympic gold
Holloway beat out fellow American Daniel Roberts with a time of 12.99 seconds in the 110m hurdles. This is his second medal-winning Olympic performance, as he won a silver medal during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for the 110m hurdles.
On Friday, the city of Chesapeake will hold a "Meet and Greet" for the Olympian to welcome him back to his hometown. Chesapeake mayor Rick West will also present Holloway with the key to the city to celebrate his accomplishments and recognize him for representing Chesapeake.
Watch: Chesapeake's Holloway cruises to Olympic preliminary win
"I had the key to Grassfield [High School]. So it's kind of like different doors in the house. You know, you get the door to the front door, now you get the door to the master bedroom," said Holloway.
Watch: Holloway receives key to the city
Holloway, a Chesapeake native, attended Grassfield High School and ran for the Grizzlies.
"Just to be here with everybody, family, friends, teachers, elementary school friends, it just speaks volumes to how we handle everything in the community and I'm looking forward to it," said Holloway.
"[I] just want to continue just to be blessed, continue to give the 757 some hope, and as well as just continue just to spread that positivity and joy," Holloway mentioned.
Watch: Grant Holloway signing autographs at event
During Holloway's gold-medal event, he came just .01 seconds short of a world record. News 3's Marc Davis asked the Olympian if we've seen his best or if the best is yet to come."
"I definitely think I have a couple of shots at the world record. Definitely was in shape last year. I think I just ran out of gas. I just got to put together the right work and you know, I just need the stars to align one day, and just have a little bit of luck on my side, said Holloway.
