| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1970-03-02)March 2, 1970 (age 55) Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] |
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 1500 m |
| College team | Georgetown Hoyas |
| Coached by | Frank Gagliano |
Steven Clifton Orlando Holman (born March 2, 1970, inIndianapolis) is a retired Americanmiddle-distance runner who competed primarily in the1500 meters.[2] He represented his country at the1992 Summer Olympics as well as two indoor and two outdoor World Championships. Holman was coached atGeorgetown University and in his professional career byFrank Gagliano.[3][4]
Steve Holman grew up inRichfield, Minnesota, where he attended Richfield High School.[5] Too small for football and soccer, Holman joined the track team instead. He initially ran the 3200 meter run before discovering his middle-distance talent.[6]
In 1988, he won Minnesota state high school titles as a senior in the 800 meter run (1:50.5) and 1600 meter run (4:08.26). His 800 meter mark stood as a state record until 1996.[7]
Holman attendedGeorgetown University where he ran for CoachFrank Gagliano. He turned in his strongest performances as Senior, claiming the 1992NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships – Men's 1,500 meter run title in 3:38.39. Demonstrating his range as a middle-distance runner, Holman was also 4th in the 1992 Indoor NCAA 5000 meter championship running 13:47.63. By the end of 1992,Track & Field News ranked him #2 in the nation with a 1500m time of 3:34.95 and mile time of 3:52.73.[8] Holman was a 10-time All-American while at Georgetown.[9]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the United States | |||||
| 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 | |
Outdoor
Indoor
Steve Holman retired from competitive running in 2001.[10] He attended theWharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 2002. Following graduation, he eventually began working forThe Vanguard Group.[11]
Holman continued running in retirement. He ran 2:30:47 for a full marathon at the 2003Twin Cities Marathon.[12][13] He ran the 1200m leg on Vanguard's 2005 corporate distance medley team that finished second in 10:54:99 at the 2005Penn Relays.[14] Holman completed the 2007New York City Marathon full marathon in 2:38:16.[15]
Holman has worked atThe Vanguard Group since finishing his MBA at theWharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In 2012, Holman worked in Vanguard's high net worth client service area.[16] He celebrated 10 years working in Vanguard Small Business Retirement Planning in 2021, helping small businesses provide their employees with retirement plans.[17]
On Saturday, January 18, 2014, Steve Holman was inducted into theGeorgetown University Athletic Hall of Fame. He is Georgetown University's most decorated Track and Field athlete of all-time.[18]
