Daniel Ellis Roberts (born November 13, 1997) is an American sprinter and Hurdler. He won a silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships in the 110 m hurdles.
Professional Roberts represents Nike.
In October 2024, it was announced that he had signed up for the inaugural season of the Michael Johnson founded Grand Slam Track.
Representing University of Kentucky20182018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results USATFDes Moines, Iowa11th110 metres hurdles13.75 (+0.1)Representing Nike2019USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Des Moines, Iowa1st110 meters hurdles13.23
As of 15 September 2024, Roberts holds the track record for 110 metres hurdles for Suzhou, China. On 27 April 2024 he clocked 13.12 seconds with a following wind of 0.8 m/s.
NCAA Roberts is a 4-time USTFCCCA NCAA Division I All-American and 1-time Southeastern Conference champion. Roberts' 110 m hurdle time ranks in the top 2 US collegian all-time.US collegian Top Performers and Performances - 110 m hurdles USTFCCCA Roberts set University of Kentucky records under the guidance of coach Tim Hall and previously (2016–2018) UK volunteer assistant coach/training partner Omar McLeod / Direction of coach Edrick Floréal.McLaughlin Smashes NCAA Record, Camacho-Quinn .01 From 100H Record on SECTF Sunday Kentucky Wildcats Roberts won the 110 hurdles at 2019 Drake Relays.Roberts’ Elite Win Highlights Strong Drake Relays for UKTFWLEX-TVDrake Relays — Roberts Out-Hurdles McLeod Track & Field News Roberts, who tied the Southeastern Conference meet record of 13.07 in the 110 m hurdles.Gators Duo Remains on The Bowerman Watch List Florida GatorsHolloway vs. Roberts One Of The Week's Marquee Matchups Runnerspace
Kentucky Wildcats Year Southeastern ConferenceIndoor track and fieldChampionship NCAAIndoor track and fieldChampionship Southeastern ConferenceOutdoor track and fieldChampionship NCAAOutdoor track and fieldChampionship2019 60 m 4th place6.65 4x100 meters relay 4th39.50 60 meters hurdles 2nd7.48 60 m hurdles 2nd place7.41 110 m hurdles 1st13.07 (1.0) 110 m hurdles 2nd place 13.00 4x400 meters relay 6th3:11.54 4x400 meters relay DNF 2018 60 meters hurdles 6th7.88 60 meters hurdles 9th7.81 100 m hurdles 2nd13.27 (0.9) 110 m hurdles 23rd placeDQ +0.84x100 meters relay DNF 4x100 meters relay 16th39.56 2017 100 m hurdles 6th13.82 +0.2 110 m hurdles 37th place14.06 +0.5
Early life and prep Roberts is a 2016 graduate of Hampton High School.Daniel Roberts is a 2016 graduate of Hampton High School 247 Sports Prior to senior year he went to Starr's Mill High School in Peachtree City.Facebook post of a parent whose son ran together with Roberts during the high school years -R] In the Fall of 2015, Roberts suffered an American football knee injury tearing his ACL, MCL, PCL and started wearing the long tights because of the surgery scars.Texas Coach Edrick Floreal on Recruiting and Coaching Daniel Roberts During His Time in Kentucky - NCAA D1 Outdoor Championships 2019 Runnerspace
Roberts has a big sports family with his brothers playing NCAA football and sister Alicia Roberts ran track and played NCAA Volleyball.Boys Athlete of the Month: Daniel Roberts, Hampton Henry Daily HeraldZELENOCK ANNOUNCES 2018 SIGNING CLASSThe Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Year Outdoor Track USATF Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships 2015 110 meters hurdles DNS2015 USATF Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships USATF New Balance Nationals Outdoor 2015 110 meters hurdles 2nd place (13.40 +3.8) Representing Hampton High School atGeorgia High School Association 4A state championship 2016 High jump 6th place () 2015 100 meters hurdles 1st place (13.81 (-0.5)) 300 meters hurdles 1st place (36.97) Triple jump 1st place ( (+0.0))2014 110 m hurdles2nd place (13.92 (+0.8)) Triple jump 4th place ( (+0.1)) relay 12th place (42.56) Representing Starr's Mill High School atGeorgia High School Association 5A state championship2013 110 meters hurdles 5th place (15.17 (-1.6)) Triple jump 7th place ( (-0.7)) Daniel Roberts Hampton High School c/o 2016 Athletic.net Daniel Roberts Luella High School 2015 Athletic.net Daniel Roberts Starr's Mill High School 2013 Athletic.net
References
External links
Daniel Roberts profile 2018-19 Men's Track & Field Roster University of Kentucky (University of Kentucky results)