Nikkita Holder facts for kids
Nikkita Holder at "Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern" 2012, Lucerne, Switzerland
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| Nationality | Canadian | |||||||||||||
| Born | 7 May 1987 East York, Ontario |
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| Height | 1.70 m | |||||||||||||
| Weight | 59 kg | |||||||||||||
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| Sport | 100 m hurdles | |||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 100 m hurdles: 12.80 Calgary, 2012 | |||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Nikkita Holder (born May 7, 1987) is a talented Canadian athlete. She is known for her skills in track and field, especially in the 100 metres hurdles race. Nikkita has Barbadian roots. In 2015, she won a bronze medal at the Pan American Games, which were held in her home city of Toronto.
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Nikkita Holder's Athletic Journey
Nikkita Holder has had an exciting career in athletics. She competed in the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto. This big event happened just one month after her father passed away. Even with this sadness, Nikkita ran an amazing race. She earned a bronze medal and set her best time of the season at 12.85 seconds.
After the race, Nikkita shared her feelings. She said that before each race, she often feels emotional. This feeling helps her know her father is with her. Winning the medal showed how hard she worked. It proved her strength, both emotionally and physically. She was very proud of herself.
In July 2016, Nikkita was officially chosen to join Canada's Olympic team. This was a huge step in her career.
About Nikkita Holder
Nikkita was married to another Canadian track athlete, Justyn Warner. He is a sprinter. Together, they have one child.
Special Awards
In 2012, Nikkita Holder received a special award. It was the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. This medal is given to Canadians who have made important contributions to their country.
Nikkita's Big Achievements
Nikkita has competed in many major international events. Here are some of her top results:
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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| 2006 | World Junior Championships | Beijing, China | 12th (sf) | 100m hurdles | 13.94 (wind: -1.6 m/s) |
| 2011 | World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 6th | 100 m hurdles | 12.93 |
| 2012 | World Indoor Championships | Istanbul, Turkey | 6th | 60 m hurdles | 8.09 |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 16th (sf) | 100 m hurdles | 13.00 |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 20th (h) | 100 m hurdles | 12.921 |
1Disqualified in the semifinals
See also
- List of Canadian sports personalities
