Who is Grant Holloway's girlfriend? Everything to know about former Florida Gators' softball player Katie Chronister
Grant Holloway, the 60m hurdles world record holder, has been dating former softball player Katie Chronister for nearly seven years now. Chronister currently serves as the assistant coach of softball at the Santa Fe College, under the leadership of head coach, Savannah Webster. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in health and human performance and boasts an impressive softball career as part of the Florida Gators.
Grant Holloway won the 110 hurdles silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and is on another Olympic run in Paris. Cut to the 2024 Olympics, the three-time world champion cruised to the 110 hurdles victory in 12.98s in the semi-finals round and earned a place in the finals on August 8 at Stade de France stadium.
Besides boasting an impressive track career, Holloway enjoys a dating life with Katie Chronister, never failing to appreciate her on social media platforms. Amidst the Olympics, Holloway took to his Instagram to pen a heartfelt note of gratitude to his girlfriend for being a major part of his journey.
"Honored to share this journey of growth alongside you. Grateful for your unwavering support that has carried us through every challenge and celebration. You are a key piece to the puzzle. Thank you," his caption read.
Chronister has had a successful career as a softball player, representing the Gators as a left-handed pitcher from 2017 to 2021. She anchored the Gators' softball team to three SEC Championship wins, besides earning a place on the Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete and South Eastern Conference (SEC) Academic Honor Roll.
The Gainesville native also earned the Florida Gatorade Player of the Year in 2016. Grant Holloway's girlfriend ended her career prematurely in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic after 27 games played, but her coaching career has opened an opportunity for her to be associated with softball.
Grant Holloway's girlfriend cheered him on at the 2024 US Olympic Trials
Grant Holloway's girlfriend, Katie Chronister, was present to watch his stellar 110m hurdles run at the 2024 US Olympic Trials, the gateway to the Paris Olympics. He had clocked a world-leading time of 12.86 and clinched the win and a seat on the Olympics roster.
Chronister marvelled at the sight and awaited Holloway's performance in Paris, as per her Instagram post caption:
"I’m speechless. Paris, we’re coming with some heat! The journey continues for my two-time Olympian."
Among the carousel of photos she posted, there was a clip of her embracing Holloway after his qualifying race at the Trials. The 60m hurdles world record holder will next race in the Paris Olympic finals on August 8 and will look forward to his girlfriend's presence at the State de France.