About to Face Fred Kerley in Diamond League, Christian Coleman Opens Up the Moment His Parents Knew He Was Destined for Track and Field

“The preparation started a long time ago…I’m not trying to put any more pressure on it. Just go out and do what I know I can do.” Says Coleman. As he visualizes himself on the starting line, his unwavering determination reflects on his journey so far. 

Who’s the head behind Coleman’s success?

In a recent candid interview, Christian Coleman shared insights about the upcoming Paris Olympics and Atlanta. A glimpse was then posted by 11Alive on their official YouTube account with the title, “World champion sprinter Christian Coleman reflects on his Atlanta roots ahead of Paris Olympics.”

Christian Coleman has never failed to deliver power-packed performance on the tracks. But have you ever wondered who the person behind Coleman’s success is? To the spectator’s surprise, Coleman, in the same interview session, revealed, “I feel like he (Dad ) was more chill and laid back and maybe just deferred to like my mom a little bit more, you know, in terms of like decisions and stuff.” 

Christian’s upbringing reflects a unique blend of laid-back demeanor and hard work instilled by his motivator, his father. He added, “I kind of take all those things and implement them into who I am now…. I’m just like at the next stage, but it’s the same type of value, the same type of principles that I continue to stand on that’s going to get me to where I know I deserve to be. “

Undoubtedly, Coleman’s father has a major role in his success stories, extending from his world records to beating world champions. But his success has done something else, too. It not only boasted Coleman’s confidence at tracks but also made him hungrier than ever before. Now, he is preparing for the Diamond League while eyeing the Paris Olympics gold. 

Christian Coleman vs. Fred Kerley 

Although Coleman is all set to come up on the tracks of the 2024 Paris Olympics after roaring at the World Indoor Championships 2024, there’s much more to go through. He said, “I’m looking forward to opening my season with another great performance in China and starting my Olympic campaign off on a great note.“

But there’s a twist to this tale. Interestingly, one of the toughest competitors, Fred Kerley, is seeking redemption from Christian Colman. Despite having an edge over Coleman, last year Fred was defeated by Coleman. Now, he aims to not only defeat Coleman but also to stand atop the podium. 

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