Metro Atlanta's Daniel Roberts wins silver in men's 110m hurdles at Olympics

Gold medalist Grant Holloway, of the United States, right, celebrates with silver medalist Daniel Roberts, of the United States, at the end of the men's 110-meter hurdles final, at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Holloway has an American flag draped over his shoulders.
Gold medalist Grant Holloway, of the United States, right, celebrates with silver medalist Daniel Roberts, of the United States, at the end of the men's 110-meter hurdles final, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Daniel Roberts from Hampton, Georgia, won silver in the men’s 110-meter hurdles event at the 2024 Paris Olympics Thursday afternoon.

The 26-year-old finished in 13.09 seconds. Fellow Team USA player Grant Holloway clinched gold with a clear lead, finishing in 12.99 seconds. Rasheed Broadbell from Jamaica finished in 13.09 seconds for the bronze medal.

Thursday’s medal is a first for the two-time Olympian. Roberts participated in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo but did not make it to the finals.