World Athletics: Fred Kerley world champion in the 100m, American triple
Gold medalist Fred Kerley, center, stands alongside silver medalist Marvin Bracy, right, and bronze medalist Trayvon Bromell, after the men's 100m final at the World Championships in Athletics on Saturday 16 July 2022, in Eugene, Oregon.
AP - David J. Phillip
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In Eugene, in the United States, at the World Athletics Championships, the Americans took the first three places in the 100m final, epilogue on Saturday July 16 of this 2nd day of competition.
The prize went to Fred Kerley.
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With our special correspondent in Eugene,
Frédéric Suteau
Two fighter planes flew over the stadium when the eight finalists entered the arena, then the gunshot sounded to signal the departure of the beasts.
The American public expected the show, it was served.
At the end of the straight line Fred Kerley, a child from Texas, a former specialist in the 400m, converted into a pure sprinter.
Fred Kerley, Olympic vice-champion in the 100m last year, confirmed in 9.86 seconds, with his compatriots Marvin Bracy second, and Trayvon Bromell third, on his luggage rack that he was the new boss of the world sprint.
“I am prepared for this glory, it was not difficult,
declared the new champion.
It's a blessing to win at home, it's an incredible feeling, you just have to arrive calmly and run fast, that's exactly what I did.
The only thing I want is to continue to be the fastest man in the world, because it's fantastic to cross the line first.
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An American hat-trick in the 100m at the World Athletics Championships hadn't happened since 1991, the crazy night in Tokyo that saw Carl Lewis beat Leroy Burrell and Denis Mitchell.
Carl Lewis had signed, like Fred Kerley today, at 9.86 seconds, a new world record at the time.
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