Fred Kerley (76 seconds in 100m)
- Nationality: American
- Speed Record: 9.76s (100m in Eugene, OR, United States in 2022) and 19.76s (200m in Nairobi, Kenya in 2021)
- Full name: Fredrick Lee Kerley
- Born: 7 May 1995
- Age: 29 years (as of 2024)
- Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States
- Height: 191 cm
Fred Kerley has showcased his versatility by excelling in the 100m, 200m, and 400m events in the world of track and field. Initially focusing on the 400m early in his career, he later transitioned to shorter sprints, finding success across all distances. Kerley’s personal bests are impressive across his events. He has run the 100m in 9.76 seconds, the 200m in 19.76 seconds, and the 400m in 43.64 seconds. These times make him one of the few athletes to have elite performances in all three sprints.
Kerley won a silver medal in the 100m at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, showcasing his speed on one of the biggest stages in sports. His performance at these games marked him as one of the top sprinters globally.
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Fastest Person in the World
- 1. Usain Bolt (9.58 seconds in 100 m)
- 2. Tyson Gay (9.69 seconds in 100m)
- 3. Yohan Blake (9.69 seconds in 100m)
- 4. Asafa Powell ( 9.72 seconds in 100m)
- 5. Justin Gatlin (9.74 seconds in 100m)
- 6. Christian Coleman (9.76 seconds in 100m)
- 7. Fred Kerley (9.76 seconds in 100m)
- 8. Trayvon Bromell (9.76 seconds in 100m)
- 9. Ferdinand Omanyala (9.77 seconds in 100m)
- 10. Nesta Carter (9.78 seconds in 100m)