Fred Kerley runs in the first round of the men’s 100 meters during the 2022 USATF outdoor Championships at Hayward Field on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Getty Images
Fred Kerley ran a scorching 100 meters on Friday at the USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships, crossing the line in 9.76 seconds to win.
And that was just a semifinal heat.
Kerley’s wind-legal time was the fastest in the world this year, as well as a meet record and a personal best for the 27-year-old Kerley.
The final is slated for 7:30 p.m. Friday and will feature Trayvon Bromell, who crossed in 9.81 to win the other semifinal heat, as well as Marvin Bracy-Williams (9.86), Christian Coleman (9.87), Oregon Ducks star Micah Williams (9.94) and former Ducks standout Kyree King (9.99).
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