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.
On May 7, 1995, Fredrick Lee Kerley was born, becoming an American track and field sprinter.
In 2013, Fred Kerley began attending South Plains College.
In 2015, Fred Kerley transferred to Texas A&M University from South Plains College.
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.
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.
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.
In 2018, Fred Kerley won the Diamond League final in the 400m.
In 2020, Fred Kerley won the Olympic silver medal in the 100m sprint.
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.
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused the cancellation of the season and delayed the Summer Olympics by a year.
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.
In 2021, Fred Kerley won the Diamond League final in the 100m.
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.
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.
In 2022, Fred Kerley won the 100m gold at the World Championships.
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.
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.
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.
As of September 2024, track records were highlighted.
In 2024, Fred Kerley was the bronze medalist in the 100 meters at the Summer Olympics, finishing in 9.81 seconds.
In 2024, Fred Kerley won the Olympic bronze medal in the 100m sprint.
In spring 2024, Fred Kerley was charged with domestic violence and robbery.
On January 2, 2025, Fred Kerley was arrested in Miami Beach after a confrontation with police.
In May 2025, Fred Kerley was arrested and charged with battery ahead of a planned appearance at a Grand Slam Track meet in Miami.
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