Olympic Gold Medalist, Hamden Native Alexis Holmes, Speaks At Southern

NEW HAVEN, CT —Alexis Holmes, an Olympic gold medalist in track and field, will deliver a moderated conversation at Southern Connecticut State University’s John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.

During this moderated event, Holmes will share her extraordinary journey to the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she anchored the U.S. women's 4x400-meter relay team, running alongside superstars Sydney McLaughlin-Leverone, Gabby Thomas, and Shamier Little. The team secured the gold medal and broke a 36-year-old U.S. record, originally set by the legendary Florence Griffith-Joyner. Holmes will also reflect on her early days running track in New Haven, Conn., and her rise to prominence in U.S. track and field.

Holmes began her track career under the guidance of James Barber, coach of the New Haven Age Group Track Club and longtime head coach of Southern Connecticut’s women’s track teams. Her mother, Dawn Stanton, ’90, MS ’97, a current SCSU staff member, was also a standout track athlete at SCSU, earning multiple All-American honors and induction into the SCSU Athletic Hall of Fame.

Holmes' Olympic triumph adds to a stellar track career, including winning the USA Track & Field national indoor championship in the 400 meters earlier in 2024, where she set a championship record of 50.34. She also competed in the 400-meter final at the Paris Games, finishing sixth with a personal best time of 49.77 seconds.

Guests are invited to purchase tickets ranging from $5 – $50 for the event, An Evening with Alexis Holmes. Tickets are on sale now.

• $50 VIP seating, includes a post-show photo opportunity with Alexis Holmes
• $20 regular seating
• $10 students
• $5 children under 14
• Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more.

To purchase tickets, visit SouthernCT.edu/alexisholmes. For group sales, please call the Lyman Center box office at 203-392-6154.

About Southern Connecticut State University:

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a leading institution dedicated to academic excellence, community engagement, and social justice. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, SCSU has a rich history dating back to 1893 and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that empowers students to become responsible global citizens.

At SCSU, we prioritize social justice as a core value, actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our institution. Our world-class faculty and diverse student body collaborate on research and initiatives that address critical societal issues, contributing to positive change in our local community and beyond. SCSU remains dedicated to its mission of preparing students to be critical thinkers and agents of social change, ensuring a more just and equitable world for all.

For more information about Southern Connecticut State University, please visit www.southernct.edu.