Chad Zallow
John F. Kennedy High School
Impact Statement
“I kind of just focus on myself. Try not to psych myself out too much by looking at other people’s times, so I just kind of focus on myself.”
Biography
Chad Zallow is a two-time Ohio state champ in the 110-meter hurdles. He also won state gold twice in the 60-meter indoor hurdles, including this year when he won with the third fastest time in United States history.
During the 2015 outdoor season, Zallow had the best time in the nation in the 110 hurdles with a time of 13.50 seconds.
Zallow continued to excel at Youngstown State University. Zallow was honored with multiple All American accolades, including First Team honors for his performance as a sophomore and junior at the Indoor NCAA Championships. He also earned Second Team honors three times. He was named the 2017-18 Youngstown Athlete of the Year.
Zallow is now pursuing his career outside YSU with his sights set on the next Olympic Games.