Here is all you need to know about Christian Coleman. The American, whose hunger for success, is unmatched.
Christian Coleman is a man whose career in Track and Field has experienced ups and downs, making his triumphs worth celebrating. While he might not be the most successful in sprints, the 28-year-old deserves an applause for overcoming hurdles.
Pulse Sports takes a look at Christian Coleman’s Origin, where he trains, the ban he served, this relationship, personal best and the titles he has won in his career.
Christian Coleman: Origin, Training Base, Ban, Relationship, Personal Best & Career Titles
Who is Christian Coleman?
Christian Coleman
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Christian Coleman (born March 6, 1996) is an American professional track and field sprinter who competes in the 60m, 100m and 200m.
Born to Seth and Daphne Coleman in Atlanta, Georgia, Christian Coleman grew up with two sisters, Camryn and Cailyn. He came from a sporting family, as two of his cousins were letter-winners in college football and his older sister Camryn competed in track and field at Georgia Southern University.
Where does Christian Coleman train?
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Christian Coleman competed at the Paris 2024 Olympics (Credit: Imago)
Coleman has been spotted training with Dennis Mitchell at his Star Athletics Track club based in Montverde, Florida alongside his girlfriend Sha’carri Richardson. Last year, 18-year-old Jamaican sprint prospect Alana Reid made the decision to move to Florida to train alongside Richardson and her coach.
Why was Christian Coleman banned?
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Olympic champion Noah Lyles (L) and 60m World Indoor champion Christian Coleman during the 2024 World Athletics Champioship in Glasgow
Coleman was banned for two years for breaching whereabouts rules in a decision communicated by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on October 27, 2020. Christian Coleman’s ban was reduced from two years to 18 months.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) made the reduction after Coleman appealed his suspension but he missed the Tokyo Olympic Games. Coleman was provisionally suspended by the AIU in June 2020. In 2019, the sprinter escaped a ban after he was charged under anti-doping procedures for failing to properly file his whereabouts information on three occasions.
Who is Christian Coleman dating?
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Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman
Coleman is rumored to be in a relationship with Sha’Carri Richardson. Coleman has publicly celebrated Sha’Carri Richardson’s latest achievement, further fueling rumors about their blossoming romance.
As evidence of their relationship, Richardson has shared photos of herself and Coleman on social media, including a selfie gif of them kissing. Richardson and Coleman have been seen together on vacation in Cancun, Mexico.
They have been seen supporting each other at events and on social media and were spotted together at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
How fast is Christian Coleman?
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Christian Coleman became the world 100m champion in 2019 // @GettyImages
Coleman has a personal best of 9.76 seconds for the 100-meter race, making him one of the fastest men in history. Coleman holds the world record for the indoor 60-meter race with a time of 6.34 seconds. Coleman’s personal best for the 200-meter race is 19.85 seconds
Christian Coleman’s career titles
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Christian Coleman is the reigning World 60m record holder and champion (Credit: Imago)
Christian Coleman is a three-time world champion (100m in 2019, 4×100 relays in 2019 and 2023). He is also a two-time Diamond League 100m champion, having prevailed in 2018 and 2023.
