Alexis Holmes Ethnicity

Alexis Holmes is an American runner. She represents the US in track and field events at international level.

Born on 28 January 2000 in Hamden, Connecticut, USA, the 24-year-old was included in the American track and field team at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Quick Info

Real NameAlexis Holmes
Age24 [as of 2024]
BirthplaceHamden, CT, USA
EducationUniversity of Kentucky [2019-2022]
Height5 feet 10 inches [178 cm]
WeightN/A

Ethnicity

Alexis Holmes of African American roots. Her parents are Craig Holmes and Dawn L. Stanton.

Her mother Dawn works as a State University Administrator at Southern Connecticut State University. When Dawn was in college, she participated in various track events and became a 5-time All-American champion.

She has a brother named CJ Holmes. He is a Kent State 2021 graduate and owns East Coast Elite Auto Detailing, a car detailing store.

Personal Life

Holmes earned a high school diploma from Chesire Academy in 2018. She then enrolled at Penn State University to pursue a master’s in Public Health.

After finishing freshman year, she transferred to the University of Kentucky as a student-athlete. She represented Penn State Nittany Lions in track and field at the NCAA D1 Championships and other collegiate events.

She added her relationship status to single on her Facebook account.

Career

Alexis Holmes‘ earliest competition dates back to July 2016 when she took part in the 2016 USATF U17 National Junior Olympic Championships.

Since 2018, she mostly participated in collegiate events. While at Penn State, she became the 2018 All-American BIG 10 400m Indoor Champion. She became the 2019 Big Ten 400m Indoor and Outdoor Champion.

She also won silver at the USA U20 Champions in 2019. Throughout her collegiate career, she won gold six times including a gold medal in the 4x400m relay at the 2022 NCAA D1 Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

After recording a 400m personal best of 50.32 at the Ed Murphey Classic, she was selected for the 2023 World Athletic Championships where she was part of the mixed 4x400m relay gold-winning US team.

In 2024, she won bronze in the 400m event by finishing the race in 50.24 seconds at the World Athletic Indoor Championships. At the 2024 Summer Olympics, she was included in women’s 4x400m relay and 400m events.

Unknown Facts

  • She is a Nike athlete.
  • She has a “faith” text tattoo above her ankle.

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Photo credit: @trackqueenlex – Instagram.