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Bromell is back fully fit after a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury which forced him to miss the Olympics last year.
American sprinting icon Justin Gatlin has expressed unwavering faith in Trayvon Bromell’s ability to bounce back from a challenging stretch of injuries that have kept the 29-year-old from reaching his full potential in recent seasons.
Bromell, a former Team USA teammate of Gatlin, has been grappling with setbacks, including a bone spur in his right foot that required surgery after the 2023 U.S. Championships.
Earlier in May, he pulled up injured during a 10.87-second race in Savona, Italy, sidelining him from competition since. This culminated in Bromell withdrawing from the U.S. Olympic Trials for the Paris 2024 Games.
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Despite these obstacles, Gatlin believes Bromell’s story is far from over. Speaking on his Ready Set Go podcast, Gatlin highlighted the resilience and faith that have defined Bromell’s career, recalling his incredible comeback after rupturing his Achilles during the 2016 Olympics.
"Trayvon’s talent lies in his adversity," Gatlin remarked. He pointed to Bromell’s remarkable recovery from the Achilles injury, which saw him return to clock a blistering 9.76 seconds at the 2021 Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi. In the same race, Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala set the African record of 9.77 seconds.
“He worked his way back to running times you wouldn’t expect after such an injury. Him navigating through his current setback shows this isn’t the end for him. Trayvon knows his challenges aren’t a death sentence—they’re part of his journey,” Gatlin said.
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Gatlin emphasized Bromell’s unwavering faith and mental toughness as critical factors in his resilience. “Trayvon is a man of faith. He’s faced injuries even before becoming famous, and people doubted him. Yet, he always proves them wrong,” Gatlin explained.
He added, “When he’s healthy, he does amazing things. So, I don’t count him out. The only person who can stop Trayvon is Trayvon himself.”
As a two-time Olympic representative and a World Indoor 60m champion, Bromell has consistently demonstrated his mettle on the global stage.
His career also boasts 100m bronze medals from the 2015 and 2022 World Championships, achievements that underline his potential to reclaim his place among sprinting’s elite.
Gatlin’s confidence in Bromell stems not just from past achievements but also from their personal conversations. "I’ve spoken to him, and he knows what he needs to do. He’ll come back and finish what he started," Gatlin said.
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