American sprinter Christian Coleman is gearing up for the Paris 2024 Olympics, but his focus right now is on the tough US trials. Coleman, who missed the Tokyo Games due to a missed drugs test, is determined to secure his spot on the American team for Paris.
With a gold medal in the World Indoor Championships under his belt, Coleman is aiming for a sprint double in Paris. He acknowledges the challenge of making the US team, calling it “so hard to make it.” Alongside teammate Fred Kerley, Coleman holds the joint sixth fastest time over 100m ever run.
Despite the pressure of competing in an Olympic year, Coleman remains focused on the task at hand. He believes that staying focused on the present and taking it one day at a time is key to success. Coleman is excited to see what the American 4x100m relay squad can achieve in Paris, with the world record within reach.
In the upcoming Diamond League meeting in Xiamen, Coleman will be looking to kick off the season on a high note. He will be joined by women’s world 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson, whom he describes as “special” and a source of inspiration.
With 12 Olympic gold medallists set to compete in Xiamen, including pole vault star Mondo Duplantis and high jump champion Mutaz Essa Barshim, the stage is set for an exciting start to the elite track and field circuit. Coleman’s journey to Paris is just beginning, but his sights are set on making a mark on the world stage once again.