Track & Field
Sharmelle Holmes - Track & Field - University of Kentucky Athletics

SharmelleHolmes

  • position Sprints
  • class Freshman
  • Hometown Winnsboro, South Carolina
  • High school Fairfield Central
  • Major Kinesiology

 

https://tfrrs.org/athletes/8983882/Kentucky/Sharmelle_Holmes.html

Personal Bests:

60 – 7.29

200 – 23.96

Athletic Achievements

  • Kentucky Freshman Record Holder

In the Record Book

  • Kentucky Freshman record holder in 60m with a time of 7.29 seconds, breaking a mark set by Abby Steiner
  • No. 10 in UK All-Time performance list in 60m with a time of 7.29 seconds

2024-25 (Freshman)

  • Made collegiate debut at Louisville Opener, winning the 60m in a personal best time of 7.37 seconds

Prior to UK:

  • Personal Bests: 11.45 (100m), 23.53 (200m), 7.38 (60m), 19’4” (LJ)
  • Nine-time South Carolina State Champion
  • South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year
  • Six-time All-American

Personal:

  • Member of National Honors Society in high school
  • Completed an associate’s degree in high school
  • Volunteered as a youth track coach
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