What was the moment of winning a World Championship like? It’s not many times you get to hear that answer, but in this episode, Lewis gets the opportunity to sit with Grant Holloway to discuss that special moment in Doha.

Grant also talks about what life has been like coming from such a high moment in 2019 and then being put on hold throughout 2020 with COVID, but he also discusses why it has actually been a good thing for him as he prepares for more World Championships and medals in 2021.

He also talks about the role of gaming for the athletes of the track and field world and the special place it holds for them during their downtime, allowing an opportunity for new relationships and bonding.

Links Mentioned _ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTZ6gRN_6qE

Grant and Mike Holloway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NifaBrBUBa0

Full Episode Breakdown:

2:06 – Lewis takes us down the feeling in the world of track and field, and what makes it so special.

3:45 – Introducing Grant Holloway, and how he was only the 3rd American Sprinter to win a World Title.

5:54 – Grant gives us the inside scoop on what it was like training and getting prepared for one of the biggest races in his life.

7:29 – Grant discusses what it was like going into a race when he knew the US hadn’t medaled in a while in that race, and how much it weighed on his shoulders.

9:10 – What was it like for Grant growing up with a dad who was in the Navy, and what moments and things helped shape him.

10:20 – And then we get the details on when gaming came into his life.

12:52 – As a huge football high school star, what came first for Grant, football or track, and how he made the decision between the two.

16:09 – Grant talks about his relationships with his coach (and distant cousin) Coach Holloway, and how much he has influenced his life.

17:36 – What role did gaming play with the athletes at Florida? Grant talks about the importance it played with the team, and why it’s such an important outlet for all of them.

23:06 – What has 2020 been like for Grant after coming from one of the biggest years of his life having to be held off.

25:39 – Grant gives us the low down of what goes with him in his bag for traveling, and plus how COVID has changed those opportunities to play games with other athletes.

27:01 – What’s next for Grant after track? He gives us the details.

30:01 – Esports and Olympics… Do they fit? Will we see esports in the Olympics? Grant gives his predictions.