Larry Wade
- Born
- Nov 22, 1974 (51 years old)
- Birthplace
- Giddings, United States
- Events
- 110 m hurdles · 60 m hurdles
Larry Wade is an American former hurdler born on November 22, 1974, in Giddings, Texas. His personal best of 13.01 seconds, achieved in July 1999 in Lausanne, made him the seventh fastest man in 110-metre hurdles history.
Wade was inducted into the Texas A&M University Hall of Fame after winning NCAA National Championships in both the 55m and 110m hurdles. His collegiate success established him among the greatest hurdlers to emerge from the Texas A&M program.
Following his track career, Wade became one of the leading strength and conditioning coaches in boxing, winning 14 world titles with fighters including Shawn Porter, Badou Jack, Caleb Plant, and YouTube personalities Jake Paul and Olajide Olatunji. He is also a sports commentator for ESPN and Fox Sports.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 110 m hurdles 13.01 (#32 all-time), 60 m hurdles 7.44, 2007 season best 13.38 (May 5, 2007, Modesto, CA (USA)) · 51 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 110mH | 13.38 | +1.9 | May 5, 2007 | Modesto, CA (USA) |
| 2004 | 60mH | 7.59 | – | Jan 23, 2004 | – |
| 2004 | 60mH Indoor | 7.59 | – | Jan 23, 2004 | Houston, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 110mH | 13.13 | +1.7 | May 8, 2004 | Modesto, CA (USA) |
| 2003 | 60mH | 7.44 | – | Feb 15, 2003 | – |
| 2003 | 60mH Indoor | 7.44 | – | Feb 15, 2003 | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | 110mH | 13.23 | +1.4 | May 10, 2003 | Modesto, CA (USA) |
| 2002 | 60mH Indoor | 7.47 | – | Feb 9, 2002 | Lincoln, NE (USA) (i) |