Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Fred Kerley

Discover the career path of Fred Kerley, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Fred Kerley is a distinguished American track and field sprinter, renowned for his versatility and achievements across multiple distances. He secured a silver medal in the 100m at the 2020 Olympics and a bronze medal in the same event at the 2024 Olympics, while also claiming gold in the 100m at the 2022 World Championships. Kerley has amassed six World Championship medals across the 100m, 400m, 4 × 100 m relay, and 4 × 400 m relay. Furthermore, he boasts eleven Diamond League victories, including two final wins in the 400m (2018) and 100m (2021), establishing himself as a prominent figure in the world of sprinting.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2016: NACAC Under-23 Championships Gold

In 2016, Fred Kerley represented the United States at the NACAC Under-23 Championships where he anchored the 4 × 100 meters relay team to gold.

March 2017: NCAA Division I Championship win

In March 2017, Fred Kerley won the 400m at the NCAA Division I Championships in a world-leading time and anchored his team to victory in the 4 × 400 m relay.

2018: US Indoor Championships 400m

In 2018, Fred Kerley finished 3rd in the 400m at the US Indoor Championships and helped the 4 × 400 m relay team to a silver medal finish at the World Indoor Championships.

2018: Diamond League final

In 2018, Fred Kerley won the Diamond League final in the 400m.

2020: Olympic silver medalist

In 2020, Fred Kerley won the Olympic silver medal in the 100m sprint.

2020: Silver Medal at Tokyo Olympics

In 2020, Kerley won the silver medal in the 100 m at the Tokyo Olympics with a time of 9.84 seconds after focusing on the 100m to improve his speed.

2021: 100 m win at TRUfit Classic

In 2021, Fred Kerley started his season with several 100 m races, breaking the 10-second barrier at the TRUfit Classic in Miami on April 24, winning in 9.91 seconds. On May 19, he also won the men's 100 m at the Golden Spike in Ostrava.

2021: Diamond League final

In 2021, Fred Kerley won the Diamond League final in the 100m.

2022: World Athletics Championships gold medal

In 2022, Fred Kerley won his maiden individual World Championship gold medal in the 100 m at the World Athletics Championships with a time of 9.86 seconds, pipping compatriot Marvin Bracy.

2022: US Outdoor Championships 100 m win

In 2022, Fred Kerley won the 100 m at the US Outdoor Championships in 9.77 seconds and placed third in the 200 m in 19.83 seconds.

2022: World Championship gold

In 2022, Fred Kerley won the 100m gold at the World Championships.

2023: World Athletics Championships Gold

In 2023, Fred Kerley earned gold as a member of the USA's 4 × 100 m relay team at the World Athletics Championships after going out in the semi-finals of the 100 m.

2023: Wins at Golden Grand Prix and Diamond League

In 2023, Fred Kerley had a strong start to the season, winning the 100 m at the Golden Grand Prix in Yokohama and the Rabat and Florence Diamond Leagues, and the 200 m at the Doha Diamond League.

2023: US Outdoor Championships and Silesia Diamond League

In 2023, Fred Kerley placed fourth in the 200 m at the US Outdoor Championships, and later placed second over 100 m in the Silesia Diamond League in July.