Driven by passion, and ever hungry for success, Fred Kerley is a modern-day great. Notably, he grew closer to sports during his college days. However, now with a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 100m race, the sprinter has come a long way.
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The athlete primarily competes in the 400 meters race, but ahead of his appearance in Tokyo, he shifted his focus to the 100 meters race. Notably, clocking a time of 9.84 seconds, the athlete proved his decision to change his field was indeed a good one. Apart from this, the star sprinter is one of the three men to go sub 10 seconds in 100m, sub 20 seconds in 200m, and sub 44 seconds in 400m.
An active social media user, Fred recently revealed the time he spent training to run under 10.
Fred Kerley talks about his preparation for clocking under 10
Fred Kerley turned into a professional sprinter in June 2017. Ever since then, the legend hasn’t stopped working hard and has always put his best foot forward.
Recently, in an interaction with fans on his Instagram story, the athlete revealed how long he trained to run under 10 seconds. During an ?ask me a question’ session, a fan asked Fred, ?How many years you trained to run under 10 seconds and since when you have been training??
In a response that surprised everyone, Fred said, “0.”
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Athletics – Men’s 100m – Final – OLS – Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2021. Fred Kerley of the United States after winning silver REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
Despite turning towards the 100 meters race only this year, the athlete clocked a phenomenal time and bagged the Olympic accolade. While the ultimate prize might’ve come unexpectedly, it was surely deserving.
Towards greatness for Kerley
Having finished second in the competition this year, Fred now aims for gold. A couple of months ago, the athlete posted a picture of him practicing, with a caption that speaks volumes of his character, and his hunger for more.
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?Gold Gold Gold. Greatness,? he wrote.
Fred’s dedication, and enthusiasm towards the sport are truly commendable. Next, fans will see Fred Kerley at the World Championships 2022. Do you think he will replicate his heroics from Japan there as well?
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