Stay tuned here for regular updates on the track star and Hamden, CT, native as she goes for the gold in two events
Cheshire Academy is brimming over with pride as we watch our own Alexis Holmes ’18 on the Olympic track. Read and watch below to learn how to follow her Olympic turn.
Race Schedule with Updates
Monday, Aug. 5, 4:40 a.m. ET – Women’s 400m First Heat
- Alexis advances to the Semifinals
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2:45 p.m. ET – Women’s 400m Semifinal
- Alexis takes second in her heat, advancing as the only American to the finals
Friday, Aug. 9, 4:40 a.m. ET – Women’s 4x400m Relay First Round
- Team USA finishes in first place and moves on to finals
Friday, Aug. 9, 2 p.m. ET – Women’s 400m Final
- Alexis finishes sixth; achieves a personal best time of 49.77
Saturday, Aug. 10, 3:14 p.m. ET – Women’s 4×400 Relay Final
Cheshire Academy’s Alexis Holmes in the Media
WATCH NBC Connecticut’s Coverage of the Cheshire Academy Watch Party
NBC Connecticut came to Cheshire Academy’s campus Wednesday, Aug. 7, for our exciting watch party of the women’s 400m semifinal. Read the story here and watch the broadcast below.
WATCH ABC News 8 WTNH’s Feature on Alexis Holmes
ABC News Channel 8 was on campus recently to highlight her time at CA, where she was captain of the volleyball, basketball, and track teams. Some of the former Hamden resident’s CA records still stand today. Read our story, check out the feature on ABC News 8 WTNH, and watch the video below.
