# Daniel Roberts (hurdler)

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 Kentucky.
In October 2024, it was announced that he had signed up for the inaugural season of the Michael Johnson founded Grand Slam Track.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
| Representing University of Kentucky ||||||
| 2018 | 2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Des Moines, Iowa | 11th | 110 metres hurdles | 13.75 (+0.1) |
| Representing Nike ||||||
| 2019 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Des Moines, Iowa | 1st | 110 meters hurdles | 13.23 |
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

Daniel 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. 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. Roberts won the 110 hurdles at 2019 Drake Relays. Daniel Roberts, who tied the Southeastern Conference meet record of 13.07 in the 110 m hurdles.
Kentucky Wildcats :
| Year | Southeastern Conference Indoor track and field Championship | NCAA Indoor track and field Championship | Southeastern Conference Outdoor track and field Championship | NCAA Outdoor track and field Championship |
| 2019 | 60 m 4th place 6.65 | | 4x100 meters relay 4th 39.50 | |
| 2019 | 60 meters hurdles 2nd 7.48 | 60 m hurdles 2nd place 7.41 | 110 m hurdles 1st 13.07 (1.0) | 110 m hurdles 2nd place 13.00 |
| 2019 | 4x400 meters relay 6th 3:11.54 | | 4x400 meters relay DNF | |
| 2018 | 60 meters hurdles 6th 7.88 | 60 meters hurdles 9th 7.81 | 100 m hurdles 2nd 13.27 (0.9) | 110 m hurdles 23rd place DQ +0.8 |
| 2018 | 60 meters hurdles 6th 7.88 | 60 meters hurdles 9th 7.81 | 4x100 meters relay DNF | 4x100 meters relay 16th 39.56 |
| 2017 | | | 100 m hurdles 6th 13.82 +0.2 | 110 m hurdles 37th place 14.06 +0.5 |

## Early life and prep

Roberts is a 2016 graduate of Hampton High School. Prior to senior year he went to Starr's Mill High School in Peachtree City. 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.
Daniel Roberts has a big sports family with his brothers playing NCAA football and sister Alicia Roberts ran track and played NCAA Volleyball.
| Year | Outdoor Track | Outdoor Track |
| USATF Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships |||
| 2015 | 110 meters hurdles | DNS |
| New Balance Nationals Outdoor |||
| 2015 | 110 meters hurdles | 2nd place (13.40 +3.8) |
| Representing Hampton High School at Georgia High School Association 4A state championship |||
| 2016 | High jump | 6th place (1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)) |
| 2015 | 100 meters hurdles | 1st place (13.81 (-0.5)) |
| 2015 | 300 meters hurdles | 1st place (36.97) |
| 2015 | Triple jump | 1st place (14.49 m (47 ft 6+1⁄4 in) (+0.0)) |
| 2014 | 110 m hurdles | 2nd place (13.92 (+0.8)) |
| 2014 | Triple jump | 4th place (14.52 m (47 ft 7+1⁄2 in) (+0.1)) |
| 2014 | 4x100 m relay | 12th place (42.56) |
| Representing Starr's Mill High School at Georgia High School Association 5A state championship |||
| 2013 | 110 meters hurdles | 5th place (15.17 (-1.6)) |
| 2013 | Triple jump | 7th place (13.35 m (43 ft 9+1⁄2 in) (-0.7)) |