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Olympic gold medalist Grant Holloway to be honored in Chesapeake

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – The City of Chesapeake is set to honor Olympic gold medalist and Chesapeake native Grant Holloway with a “Meet and Greet” on Friday.

The event will take place at Judge Eileen Olds Courtyard Park on Friday, Sept. 20 from 4-5:30 p.m.


Holloway recently won the gold medal during the 2024 Paris Olympics 110m men’s hurdles, with a final time of 12.99. Previously, Holloway won silver during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Chesapeake Mayor Rick West will also be in attendance, where he will present Holloway with a “special gift to honor his accomplishments and for representing Chesapeake.”

The event is free and open to the public, and photo opportunities and signed autographs will be available. More information about the event can be found here.

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