Grace Stark
United StatesActive- Born
- May 6, 2001 (25 years old)
- Birthplace
- White Lake, United States
- Events
- 100 m hurdles · 60 m hurdles
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Club
- Florida Gators
Grace Stark is an American hurdler born on May 6, 2001, in White Lake, United States. Competing as a member of the Florida Gators, she has established herself as one of the top sprint hurdlers in the United States, excelling in both the 100 metres hurdles outdoors and the 60 metres hurdles indoors.
Stark's international breakthrough came at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she finished fifth in the 100 metres hurdles. She followed that up with an outstanding 2025 season, claiming the bronze medal in the 100 metres hurdles at the 2025 World Championships. She also competed in the 60 metres hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships, further demonstrating her versatility across both indoor and outdoor formats.
Standing at 160 cm, Stark's compact frame and explosive speed have made her a formidable presence in sprint hurdles. Still early in her career, her rapid rise on the global stage suggests she will remain a strong contender at major championships for years to come.
As of Nov 4, 2026: 100 m hurdles 12.21 (#5 all-time), 60 m hurdles 7.86, 2026 season best 12.38 (Jun 28, 2026, Stade Charléty, Paris (FRA)) · Last competition: Prefontaine Classic, Jul 3, 2026, 12.41 · World Championships: 1 bronze · 25 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60mH Indoor | 7.86 | – | Feb 8, 2026 | INIT Indoor Meeting Karlsruhe |
| 2026 | 100mH | 12.38 | +0.7 | Jun 28, 2026 | Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline |
| 2025 | 50MetresHu Indoor | 6.71 | – | Feb 13, 2025 | Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i) - Indoor Meeting |
| 2025 | 60mH Indoor | 7.72 | – | Mar 23, 2025 | World Athletics Indoor Championships, Sports Training Center, Nanjing (i) |
| 2025 | 100mH | 12.21 | +0.7 | Jun 20, 2025 | Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline |
| 2024 | 60m Indoor | 7.18 | – | Mar 8, 2024 | NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 60mH Indoor | 7.81 | – | Mar 9, 2024 | NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 100mH | 12.31 | +0.7 | Jun 30, 2024 | U.S. Olympic Team Trials |