Steve Holman (athlete) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 2, 1970 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 1500 m |
| College team | Georgetown Hoyas |
| Coached by | Frank Gagliano |
Steven Clifton Orlando Holman, born on March 2, 1970, in Indianapolis, is a former American runner. He was known for his amazing speed in middle-distance races, especially the 1500 meters. Steve even ran for the United States at the 1992 Summer Olympics! He also competed in several big championships, both indoors and outdoors. His coach, Frank Gagliano, guided him through his college years at Georgetown University and his professional career.
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Early Life and Running Beginnings
Steve Holman grew up in Richfield, Minnesota. He went to Richfield High School. Steve was too small for football or soccer. So, he decided to join the track team instead! At first, he ran longer races like the 3200 meters. But soon, he found out he was really good at middle-distance running.
In 1988, when he was a senior in high school, Steve won two state championships in Minnesota. He won the 800-meter run with a time of 1 minute and 50.5 seconds. He also won the 1600-meter run in 4 minutes and 8.26 seconds. His 800-meter record was the best in the state until 1996!
College Running Career
Steve went to Georgetown University for college. There, he ran for Coach Frank Gagliano. He had his best performances during his senior year. In 1992, he won the NCAA outdoor 1500-meter title in 3 minutes and 38.39 seconds.
Steve also showed he could run longer distances. He finished 4th in the 1992 Indoor NCAA 5000-meter championship. His time was 13 minutes and 47.63 seconds. By the end of 1992, a magazine called Track & Field News ranked him as the second-best 1500m runner in the nation. He ran the 1500m in 3:34.95 and the mile in 3:52.73. Steve was named an All-American 10 times while at Georgetown.
Major Competitions and Achievements
Steve Holman represented the United States in many important races around the world. Here are some of his top results:
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing the  United States |
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| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 20th (sf) | 1500 m | 3:40.49 |
| 1993 | World Indoor Championships | Toronto, Canada | 4th | 1500 m | 3:45.59 |
| 1994 | Goodwill Games | St. Petersburg, Russia | 3rd | Mile | 3:52.77 |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 15th (sf) | 1500 m | 3:39.97 |
| 1998 | Goodwill Games | Uniondale, United States | 9th | Mile | 4:06.33 |
| 1999 | World Indoor Championships | Maebashi, Japan | 6th | 3000 m | 7:56.96 |
| World Championships | Seville, Spain | 9th | 1500 m | 3:34.32 | |
Fastest Times (Personal Bests)
Steve Holman set some impressive personal bests during his career. These are his fastest times in different races:
Outdoor Races
- 800 meters – 1:44.98 (Lappeenranta 1995)
- 1000 meters – 2:16.68 (Rieti 1999)
- 1500 meters – 3:31.52 (Brussels 1997)
- One mile – 3:50.40 (Oslo 1997)
- 5000 meters – 13:56.49 (Raleigh 2000)
Indoor Races
- 800 meters – 1:51.15 (Boston 1998)
- 1000 meters – 2:19.96 (Fairfax 1993)
- 1500 meters – 3:41.96 (Toronto 1993)
- One mile – 3:55.41 (New York 1993)
- 3000 meters – 7:42.49 (Fairfax 1996)
- 5000 meters – 13:47.63 (Indianapolis 1992)
Life After Competitive Running
Steve Holman stopped competing professionally in running in 2001. After that, he went to business school at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 2002. After graduating, he started working for The Vanguard Group.
Even after retiring from professional racing, Steve kept running for fun. He ran a full marathon in 2 hours, 30 minutes, and 47 seconds at the 2003 Twin Cities Marathon. He also ran a part of a relay race for Vanguard's team at the 2005 Penn Relays. In 2007, he finished the New York City Marathon in 2 hours, 38 minutes, and 16 seconds.
Career in Finance
Steve Holman has worked at The Vanguard Group since finishing his MBA degree. In 2012, he worked with Vanguard's clients who had a lot of money. In 2021, he celebrated 10 years of helping small businesses set up retirement plans for their employees.
Special Recognition
On January 18, 2014, Steve Holman was honored. He was inducted into the Georgetown University Athletic Hall of Fame. He is known as Georgetown University's most decorated track and field athlete ever!
