American sprint star Christian Coleman has finally addressed concerns surrounding his underwhelming start to the 2025 season.
Coleman began his season with two 4x100m relay appearances, first at the Pepsi Florida Relays, where his team finished second, and then at the Tom Jones Memorial, where they claimed victory. However, his first individual 100m race of the year at the same meet ended in a surprising third-place finish, raising eyebrows among track and field enthusiasts.
Things didn’t improve when he traveled to China for the Diamond League Meetings in Xiamen and Shanghai, where he placed fourth and fifth, respectively.
Coleman Responds
Following his fifth-place finish in Shanghai, Coleman opened up about his struggles, admitting frustration with his execution despite feeling physically prepared.
“First few races haven’t gone exactly as expected, but the good thing is I know what I’m capable of 🤞🏾 I feel it every day in practice,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“The challenge is pulling that out and putting it on the track. Enjoying the process and the journey 🤲🏾 I believe in me.”
The American sprinter, who recently switched coaches and began training under Dennis Mitchell (also the coach of Sha’Carri Richardson), emphasized that his training has been strong. However, translating that preparation into race-day success has been the hurdle.
Looking Ahead to Redemption
Coleman’s 2024 season was equally challenging, he missed qualifying for the Paris Olympics in both the 100m and 200m and suffered heartbreak when the U.S. men’s 4x100m relay team was disqualified due to baton exchange errors.
Now, with upcoming races at the Seiko Grand Prix in Tokyo and the Prefontaine Classic, Coleman is focused on silencing doubters and proving he can still dominate the track.
“I will peak when the time comes,” he assured fans.
Track fans watch closely as Coleman’s resilience faces testing, but history warns against counting him out.
