Grant Holloway Targets Comeback in Unfamiliar Territory as Bayanda Walaza Makes Indoor Debut

Five years after shattering the 60m hurdles world record, American track star Grant Holloway is set to make his return to the Spanish capital for the World Indoor Tour Madrid on February 6 as Bayanda Walaza makes his indoor debut.

The event marks the fourth stop on the World Athletics Gold Tour circuit. The legendary hurdler will compete in the 60m dash at the CDM Gallur, taking on a new challenge on the same track where he made history.

Grant Holloway has established himself as the most dominant short-distance hurdler of all time, boasting an incredible undefeated streak that spans over a decade. His decorated career includes three world titles and three world records in the event.

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The first of those records was set in Madrid on February 24, 2021. Since that memorable afternoon, Holloway's list of accolades has grown exponentially.

He now holds six world championships (three in the 60m hurdles and three in the 110m hurdles), an Olympic gold and silver medal, four U.S. titles, and nine Diamond League victories, including the 2022 final.

While Madrid was where a star was truly born on the world stage, Holloway's legend began much earlier. His winning streak in the 60m hurdles dates back to 2015 and now extends to 78 consecutive races.

His last defeat in the event was on March 16, 2014, when he finished second at the US National High School Championships. During that period, he was a versatile athlete, competing in sprints, hurdles, high jump (clearing 2.16m), and long jump (leaping 8.17m).

Having conquered the world of hurdling, Grant Holloway now aims to make his mark in the 60m dash. Despite competing in the event sparingly, he has an unblemished record.

He first ran the 60m in 2013, winning two races and a national high school title at just 15. He returned to the event in 2019, securing six straight victories and the NCAA title with a personal best of 6.50 seconds.

To maintain his perfect record in Madrid, Holloway will face a field of world-class sprinters. Leading the competition is fellow American Ronnie Baker, the 2018 world indoor bronze medallist and the third-fastest man in history over 60m with a time of 6.40.

Ronner Baker will also be lining up as the reigning US champion and a world champion in the 4x100m relay.

The lineup also features formidable challengers, including Americans Marcellus Moore (6.56) and Coby Hilton (6.53).

They will be joined by Great Britain's Eugene Amo-Dadzie, South Africa's Bayanda Walaza, Omani record holder Ali Al Balushi, and Japanese record holder Shuhei Tada, all of whom bring impressive credentials to the starting line.