He’s on track for Olympic glory — but he’s not giving up his day job.
A Walmart worker is set to compete at the US Olympic track and field trials in Oregon following his surprise win in the 60-meter hurdles at the Millrose Games in February.
Dylan Beard, 25, who hails from Raleigh, North Carolina, is still working 40 hours a week behind the deli counter at a local Walmart while training for the trials, which will take place in June.
And while it may be tempting to focus full-time on his hurdling, the elite athlete remains devoted to his deli duties while on the clock.
“At the end of the day, my name is attached to what I’m doing,” he told “Today.” “So yes, I’m working at Walmart in the deli, but it still represents me, which represents a lot of other people.”
Coach Reuben McCoy is in awe over Beard’s dedication, telling “Today”: “His work ethic is very much unmatched — and his character speaks very highly of the man who he is.”
Beard’s boss at Walmart, David Davis, is similarly impressed with the young athlete.
“Dylan’s work ethic is next level,” he enthused. “He provides excellent customer service all the time. He goes above and beyond, just like he does on the track.”
If Beard qualifies for the Olympic track and field team, he’ll be representing the United States at the 2024 Games in Paris this coming summer.
He says he’s saving up his Walmart paychecks to fund his potential travels to the City of Love.
However, Olympic glory isn’t the only dream that Beard has.
The Howard University grad earned his master’s degree in public health and is eventually hoping to be a counselor to at-risk youth — proving he’s a winner regardless of whether he nabs Olympic gold.
