For his excellent achievements in the classroom, on the observe, and in the group, the Raleigh Sports Club acknowledged Robby Grant ’26 as its Student-Athlete of the Week on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Grant was chosen based mostly on his excellent management, character, and dedication to excellence as a student-athlete.
Now coming into its 62nd yr, the Raleigh Sports Club has a long-standing custom of recognizing distinctive student-athletes throughout Wake County. Central to the group’s mission is celebrating younger leaders who excel in each athletics and lecturers. In addition to its weekly recognitions, the Raleigh Sports Club awards $2,000 scholarships yearly to deserving student-athletes.
A standout sprinter and crew chief, Grant has been a driving power for Ravenscroft Track and Field, each indoor and out of doors, since he started competing at the varsity degree in eighth grade. A five-year letter winner and three-time crew captain, he has earned 5 All-Conference honors, three Conference Championships, and recognition as each a Team MVP and Coaches Award recipient. Grant holds college information in the 55-meter sprint (6.50 seconds), 300-meter sprint (35.81 seconds), and 400-meter sprint (50.56 seconds), has earned All-American honors at Adidas Nationals, and certified for each New Balance Nationals and the 2025 Junior Olympics.
Grant has distinguished himself as an distinctive scholar, incomes a 4.3 GPA whereas making ready to attend Johns Hopkins University, the place he plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Physics with aspirations of ultimately incomes a doctorate diploma. Driven by a ardour for discovery and innovation, Grant hopes to make a significant influence in the scientific group. He has additionally dedicated to proceed his observe and discipline profession at Johns Hopkins starting this fall.
Beyond lecturers and athletics, Grant is deeply concerned in extracurricular and repair actions. His pursuits embody astronomy, file amassing, and touring, and he has volunteered extensively with Special Olympics, native shelters, space clean-up initiatives, and a number of race occasions reflecting a powerful dedication to service and group engagement.
Head Track and Field Coach Gabrielle Brown praised Grant’s work ethic and character. “I always tell my athletes that hard work meets talent every day,” Brown mentioned. “But when you have a talented hard worker, that is a coach’s dream come true. I am incredibly proud and honored to coach Robby Grant.”