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Aiming to Replace Michael Jordan and LeBron James, US Track Star Manifests ‘Trillionaire’ Tag

Published 02/02/2024, 9:45 AM EST

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The track and field athletes of the US had a blazing 2023, and there’s no querying that. Starting from Noah Lyles setting the Budapest stage ablaze to Sha’Carri Richardson flowing past rivals to secure a win, it’s been magical. But the athletes competing on the global stage see beyond-track doors flung open after they garner ample love on the field.

On account of brand partnerships and media appearances, the sporting icons reel in coins as well. Having said so, an American track star who has made big strides in his professional career has been nurturing his ‘Trillionaire’ dreams with utmost care. Fun fact, he’s on his way to outclass the likes of prominent sports moguls Michael Jordan and LeBron James. With business acumen gaining more precedence than ever before, this wunderkind might just give other billionaires out there a run for his money, literally and figuratively.

Fred Kerley, on his journey to the top to best other athletes monetarily

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Unarguably, the black athletes have unfurled their victory flags in 2023 like no other. Across all sporting avenues, especially gymnastics and track and field, we saw a bunch of phenoms of color dancing away with the most coveted titles. Among them, the 100m, 200m and 4 x 100m specialist needs a shout-out, too. Fred Kerley, the 28-year-old San Antonio native, who competed at the World Athletics Championships 2023 to anchor his team to the 4 x 100m gold, made headlines for a reason. Seeing Rihanna, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Tiger Woods make it to the top echelons of the ‘Black Billionaires of America’ list, he manifested hard. His Instagram story reads, “I be seeing trillions trust me”. 

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The “Records come and go, but gold lasts forever” athlete has been trying to usurp Usain Bolt since forever. But keeping track dreams to the side, he’s willing to see himself crossing the trillion mark anytime soon. Already on the run to outshine the aforementioned basketball icons, Kerley showed off his prized machine once, only to leave global fans awestruck. A subtle indictment to the moolah he has, he has a moniker befitting his stature.

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New wheels in his garage shines bright

Having a penchant for sports cars, the 2022 World Championships 100m gold medalist has recently purchased a McLaren 720s. Posing in front of the white beast, Kerley posted a stunning photo in his X, captioned, “Price went up.” Photographed in bright sunlight, the doors of the car wide open notched up the value of the car.

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The price tag of the car, $310,500, spoke volumes, as it perfectly aligned with his Trillionaire starry dreams. Among other expensive possessions of his, the Audi Q7 holds a venerable position. Moreover, with the Paris Olympics 2024 already knocking at the door, it’s just a matter of time to see how far he can go for accomplishments.

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Agnijeeta Majumder

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With a passion for sports and an active lifestyle, I delved into the world of journalism and here I am creating insights on various avenues of the sporting realm. In my school years, I could often be found loitering about with a throw ball in hand or maybe engaging in a tough bout. My active participation in both traditional sports and hiking escapades has considerably shaped my mind and its thoughts.
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Himanshu Sridhar