Olympic silver medalist Fred Kerley has spoken out following a turbulent start to his 2025 track season. The former world champion has found himself under scrutiny after a series of disappointing performances on the Grand Slam Track circuit.
Kerley’s early-season struggles have seen him overshadowed by the blistering form of his rivals, particularly Kenny Bednarek, whose impressive sprints have captured headlines. Adding to the American sprinter’s woes was an off-track incident involving an arrest, a development that further fueled speculation about whether Kerley’s grip on the sprinting elite was slipping.
However, Kerley has broken his silence in defiant fashion. In a defiant Instagram post that quickly went viral, Kerley made his stance clear.
“Hate it or love it, I’m here, 3 decades deep, and many more to come.”
The 2025 sprint season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson emerging as the new faces of the sport. Yet, Kerley’s experience, combined with his proven ability to deliver under pressure, keeps him in the conversation. While his early-season struggles have been well-documented, his recent declaration suggests that he views these setbacks as temporary obstacles rather than career-defining moments.
With major meets still on the horizon, Kerley has ample opportunity to silence his critics and reassert himself among the elite.