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American Olympian Fred Kerley has lashed out at what he terms as 'disrespect' on his name.
Double-Olympic medalist Fred Kerley has called out critics on social media, demanding the respect he feels is due to him as one of the world’s top sprinters.
The heated exchange unfolded on X (formerly Twitter) after a user sparked a debate on who would win in a hypothetical 300m race featuring Kerley, Olympic champions Noah Lyles and Letsile Tebogo, and British Olympian Matthew Hudson-Smith.
One user’s response, which ranked Kerley last with a projected time of 31.2 seconds, did not sit well with the sprinter.
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14:25 - 04.12.2024
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Kerley reacted sharply, quoting the tweet with the words, "Stop disrespecting me," signaling his disagreement with the prediction.
The online incident follows Kerley’s recent frustrations over being underestimated despite his track record.
In a post on Instagram, Kerley expressed his discontent, writing, “They seem to forget that I didn’t just do it once. I did it four times in a row,” alluding to his impressive record of blistering sprints.
Kerley’s achievements are a testament to his elite standing in athletics. His 9.76-second dash in the semifinals of the 2022 U.S. Championships in Eugene, Oregon, ranks as the joint sixth-fastest time in history.
He went on to win the final with a 9.77-second sprint, further cementing his status as one of the best.
That same year, he clocked a 9.79 in the World Athletics Championships heat, showcasing his consistency at the highest level.
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15:43 - 06.12.2024
'I just let people borrow it'- Olympic champion Noah Lyles exudes confidence to defend world title
Olympic champion Noah Lyles will be hoping to carry his 2024 momentum into the 2025 season as he looks to defend his world titles in the 100m and 200m.
At the recent Paris Olympics, Kerley clinched a bronze medal with a time of 9.81 seconds in a tightly contested 100m final. The race saw Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson both clock 9.79 seconds, with Lyles narrowly edging out Thompson for the gold.
As the 2025 World Athletics Championships loom on the horizon, Kerley will undoubtedly be aiming to silence his doubters on the track. With a proven history of delivering on the grandest stages, the sprinter appears determined to remind the world of his capabilities and reclaim his respect.
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