'I'm trying to add two'- Kenny Bednarek reveals lofty ambitions for 2025 season

Bednarek won silver in the men's 200m at the Olympics

'I'm trying to add two'- Kenny Bednarek reveals lofty ambitions for 2025 season

Stephen Awino 14:00 - 27.11.2024

Bednarek is coming off a 2024 season of highs and lows.

Olympic silver medalist Kenny Bednarek has unveiled his ambitious plans for an action-packed 2025 track and field season.

Following a rollercoaster year in 2024, the American sprinter is now turning his focus toward new accolades and major competitions.  

Bednarek's 2024 Olympic campaign had its highs and lows. After an underwhelming seventh-place finish in the men’s 100m final, he bounced back with an impressive silver medal in the 200m.

Now, the American sprinter is eyeing further success in 2025 after the highs and lows of summer games in Paris and the Diamond League.  

“I’m feeling great. I mean, no stress at all. The hard part of the season is done, which was the Olympics, and now I’m just, you know, having fun and aiming for another Diamond League trophy,” said Bednarek in a recent of Road to Gold on his YouTube channel.

“I only have one, so I’m trying to add two to my trophy cabinet. I’m just in a flow state not taking it too seriously because I know what I’m capable of. I just need to execute my race, and I should be good.”  

One of Bednarek’s key goals for 2025 is securing more Diamond League titles, adding to the single trophy he currently holds.

Bednarek ran a fine race in the men's 200m race at the Diamond League Final in Brussels edging Letsile Tebogo to avenge his Paris loss to the Botswana sprinter.

In addition to the Diamond League, Bednarek is gearing up for the inaugural 2025 Grand Slam Track League.

The high-profile competition, founded by track legend Michael Johnson, promises to be a highlight of the year, featuring elite athletes in a series of head-to-head matchups.

Bednarek’s involvement adds significant star power to the event and sets the stage for thrilling showdowns.