Biography
Christian Coleman is an elite American sprinter renowned for his explosive starts and exceptional speed in the 100m and 200m events. He gained international prominence in 2017, securing silver medals in both the 100m and 4x100m relay at the World Championships. In 2019, Coleman clinched the World Championship title in the 100m, solidifying his status as one of the fastest men globally.
Specialty
Sprinting (100m and 200m)
Achievements
World Championships: Coleman won the gold medal in the 100 meters at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, Qatar, setting a personal best time of 9.76 seconds. This performance established him as one of the fastest men in the world. He also claimed silver in the 100 meters at the 2017 World Championships in London, finishing ahead of Usain Bolt.Diamond League: Coleman has excelled in the Diamond League, capturing his first trophy in 2018 with a time of 9.79 seconds in the 100 meters. He continued to perform strongly in subsequent years, including notable victories and podium finishes.Indoor Championships: He set a world record in the 60 meters with a time of 6.34 seconds at the 2018 USA Indoor Championships, which still stands as one of his most notable achievements.Olympic Appearances: Coleman was part of the US 4x100 meters relay team at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics in the 4x100m relay.Collegiate Achievements: During his time at the University of Tennessee, Coleman set collegiate records and won multiple national titles, including the NCAA Indoor championships in both the 60m and 200m.
