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A lot of the healing comes from the people you have around you.” Trayvon Bromell didn’t hesitate when people questioned his fitness—he knew what he’d been through. His journey hasn’t been smooth. From 2017 to 2021, injuries hit him hard, and last year brought another tough setback. If you look at his career timeline, there are big gaps between his major wins. He grabbed his first World Championships medal back in 2015, and the next one? It didn’t come until almost seven years later. But that wasn’t because he wasn’t good enough—he just couldn’t stay healthy long enough to show it. Still, this year, Bromell’s been showing up and showing out, proving he’s still got it.

Trayvon Bromell had been on fire this season. His 9.84-second run on June 6 topped the men’s 100m list for weeks. And up until August, he’d finished in the top three of every 100m race he ran outdoors. But things took a turn on August 1. In a loaded USATF Nationals final, Bromell clocked another blazing 9.84—matching his season best. Still, it wasn’t enough. T’Mars McCallum dropped a jaw-dropping 9.83 PB and edged him out by just 0.01 seconds. Just like that, Bromell missed the podium. It stung, especially for a guy who made his first U.S. team nine years ago. But at 30, Bromell’s not the type to fold after a tough break.

Right after that heartbreaking result on August 1, Trayvon took to Instagram with a powerful message. He gave a big shoutout to the people around him—the ones who kept him going and helped him stay ready to take on the best, anytime, anywhere. But he didn’t stop there. He made a bold promise too: “Giving up is not in my blood. When we get knocked down, we just get out the mud.” Classic Bromell—resilient, fired up, and already looking ahead. And why shouldn’t he be? 

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On Friday, Trayvon Bromell lined up in a crazy fast race—every single sprinter either hit a personal best or a season best. Kenny Bednarek stole the show with a blazing 9.79, the second-fastest 100m time in the world this year. Not far behind, Christian Coleman clocked 9.86, landing him fifth on that same list. For Bromell, the fight’s far from over. He’s still grinding, still chasing that spot—and with the LA Olympics just three years out, he knows exactly what’s at stake.

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That mindset came through loud and clear in his message afterward: Me and my team worked hard to bounce back from the past 2 seasons, and came up short. We learn and keep building.” Of course, he gave all glory to God first, and then thanked everyone who’s been in his corner through it all. And truth is, Bromell’s never been short on support. He’s got some big names backing him—and they’re not going anywhere.

Trayvon Bromell has earned his support from an American legend 

After Trayvon Bromell’s 9.84-second run at the Golden Gala on June 6, Rodney Green and Justin Gatlin broke down the performance on their Ready Set Go podcast. Rodney kicked things off, pointing out how Bromell had opened his season with a 9.91 and then dropped a world-leading 9.84 against a stacked field. “What does this mean going forward?” he asked. “That Trayvon is back at 9.84? What does this mean for the rest of the world?Justin Gatlin didn’t hold back. He said Bromell had just sent a message: “Trayvon hit a shot. He showed the world, ’cause I think the world was counting him out. He was grinding through the indoors, not hitting sharp times. He didn’t look like an elite athlete. But now outdoors? He’s starting to peak.” 

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Gatlin also shared a behind-the-scenes insight, saying he and Bromell had talked about the physical changes needed to get back to that elite form. “We talked about it on the show, man. Get your shoulders bigger, get your chest bigger,” Gatlin explained. “When we seen Trayvon run his 9.7s and 9.8s like they were going out of style, he had a different body. He was stronger, able to get through the transition way smoother. That’s what we’re seeing now.” With his resilience, renewed strength, and unwavering mindset, Trayvon Bromell isn’t just chasing times—he’s reminding the world that he’s still a serious force in the 100m game.

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