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Fred Kerley has shared an inspiring message about his rise from a walk-on athlete to one of the fastest sprinters in the world, reflecting on his successful collegiate 400m career.
Olympic 100m bronze medallist Fred Kerley has established himself as one of the world’s top sprinters, with accolades that include a World Championships gold.
But before he dominated the short sprints, Kerley was a formidable 400m runner—a journey he recently revisited while offering encouragement to an aspiring athlete.
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Kerley, who switched from the 400m to focus on the 100m ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, took a moment on social media to reflect on his collegiate career, a chapter that shaped him into one of the most versatile and powerful sprinters in U.S. history.
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The 29-year-old American responded to a fan’s post on X (formerly Twitter), where the fan discussed their ambition to pursue long jump, regardless of whether they received a Division 1 college offer or had to work their way up from a lower division.
“I was a walk-on. I am the greatest 400m that grace the NCAA rankings,” Kerley replied.
Kerley’s collegiate journey began at South Plains College, a two-year community college in Texas, where he competed between 2013 and 2015.
From there, he transferred to Texas A&M University, where his performances began to garner national attention.
By 2017, he had solidified his place as one of the most dominant quarter-milers in the country, claiming multiple national championships and setting an NCAA record in the 400m with a blistering time of 43.70 seconds.
At the 2017 SEC Championships, Kerley captured titles in both the 400m and 4x400m relay, setting the stage for even greater triumphs later that season.
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He went on to win gold in the 400m and 4x400m at the NCAA Outdoor West Regionals, along with a silver in the 4x100m relay.
His stellar year culminated with national championships in both indoor and outdoor 400m events, as well as in the 4x400m relays.
After his stellar 2017 season, Kerley turned professional and quickly found success on the international stage.
He earned a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the 2017 World Championships and added a bronze in the individual 400m.
The following year, he secured a Diamond League title in the event, further cementing his legacy as a quarter-mile specialist before shifting his focus to the 100m.
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Kerley's switch to the shorter sprints ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics proved to be a game-changer.
He won silver in the 100m at the Tokyo Games followed by a World Championships gold in 2022 and most recently a bronze at the 2024 Olympics.
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