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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Nikkita Holder was born on May 7, 1987, in East York, Ontario. She is a Canadian track and field athlete. Nikkita is known for her skill in the 100 metres hurdles race. She won a bronze medal at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, her home city.
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Nikkita Holder's Athletics Journey
Nikkita Holder has competed in many important athletics events. She is a specialist in the 100 metres hurdles, which is a race where athletes jump over barriers.
Competing at the Pan American Games
Nikkita competed at the 2015 Pan American Games held in Toronto. She won a bronze medal in the 100m hurdles. Her time was 12.85 seconds, which was her best time of that season. This was a very special achievement for her.
Joining the Olympic Team
In July 2016, Nikkita was chosen to be part of Canada's Olympic team. She represented her country at the Olympic Games.
Personal Life
Nikkita Holder was married to Justyn Warner, who is also a national track and field sprinter. They have one child together.
Awards and Recognition
In 2012, Nikkita Holder received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. This medal is given to people who have made important contributions to Canada.
Major Achievements in Athletics
Nikkita has achieved many great results while representing Canada. Here are some of her notable performances:
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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| 2006 | World Junior Championships | Beijing, China | 12th (sf) | 100m hurdles | 13.94 |
| 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 |
1Nikkita was disqualified in the semifinals of this event.
See also
- List of Canadian sports personalities
External links
- Nikkita Holder at World Athletics
- Nikkita Holder at Athletics Canada (archive)
- Nikkita Holder at the Canadian Olympic CommitteeLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Nikkita Holder at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)
- Nikkita Holder at OlympediaLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
