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Kerley, a two time Olympic medalist, sees the Grand Slam as a platform to rediscover his winning formula,
Paris Olympic 100m bronze medalist Fred Kerley has said the 2025 Grand Slam event provides an avenue for top athletes to compete against each other and this will bring out the best in everyone.
Kerley, who also claimed silver in Tokyo in 100m, said as much as he's excited to be part of Michael Johnson's event, he intends to use the competition to build a huge global following.
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'He has worked fastidiously' - MVP track club coach Paul Francis on the quality about Kishane Thompson that has made him 'special'
MVP Track club coach Paul Francis has explained what has turned Kishane Thompson into a 'special youngster'.
“The fans will get to see the best of the best race against each other regularly and we have a platform to showcase our talents and continue building our fanbase all around the world. I’m excited to be part of Grand Slam Track,” the 2022 100m world champion told Athletics Weekly.
“When I first heard about the Grand Slam Track, I knew it was something I wanted to be part of,” said Kerley. "I love competing and think the fans will really enjoy this new track format," he added.
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'She's so humble' - Hunter Woodhall praises wife Tara after supporting him during the Paris Paralympic Games
Tara and Hunter Woodhalll had the perfect year after both cruised to victory at Olympics and Paralympic Games held in France.
Kerley came into the spotlight at the 2017 NCAA Championships where he did the indoors/outdoor double, securing national titles in both the 400m and 4x400m at both meets.
In 2021, the 29-year-old stepped on to the Olympic stage in Tokyo, earning a silver medal in the 100m behind Italy’s Marcell Jacobs.
In 2022, he became the 100m world champion in Eugene where he clocked a new personal best of 9.76. Most recently, he added a bronze to his collection in the 100m at the Paris Olympic Games, with Team USA team-mate Noah Lyles taking gold and Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson securing silver.
Kerley is the only person in history to run sub-9.80 seconds in the 100m, sub-19.80 seconds in the 200m, and sub-43.80 seconds in the 400m.
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