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Trayvon Bromell reflected on his third-place finish at the Prefontaine Classic behind Kishane Thompson.
American sprinter Trayvon Bromell has broken his silence following his third-place finish in the highly anticipated men’s 100m final at the 2025 Prefontaine Classic held at Hayward Field on Saturday.
The race was dominated by Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, who clocked a blistering 9.85 seconds to win, followed by Great Britain’s Zharnel Hughes in 9.91, while Bromell came in third with a time of 9.94.
Despite missing out on the top spot, Bromell expressed a sense of perspective and optimism, drawing strength from his faith and life journey.
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“My faith is my optimism,” he said.
“For me, I'm like, ‘Okay, God didn't bring me here for no reason.’ I use that as momentum to push myself through my hard times growing up. It kind of made me tough; my struggles and what I deal with, it just helped me overcome my adversity.”
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Bromell was candid in his post-race reflection, admitting that the execution of his race did not meet his expectations.
“I definitely didn't feel like I put my race together properly. Honestly, I got to go and review the tape,” he said.
“But I mean, it was a good feel. For me, I'm happy because I'm still under that 10 mark for all my races, so I'm happy.”
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The Bigger Picture
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Looking at the broader picture, the American sprinter emphasized accountability and a commitment to improvement.
“It’s just about not making excuses: look at the tape, figure out what we need to fix and go from there.”
He also highlighted the vibrant energy of the sold-out Hayward Field crowd, a stage known for its rich track and field history.
“It’s insane. I know you didn’t hear that, but it’s sold out out here. It’s always good to come to Hayward. It’s a big, big environment for track and field, so we come in and we get all the love.”
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Bromell Hungry for Redemption
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Despite the defeat, Bromell remains focused and driven, carrying the mindset of a seasoned competitor.
“Stay hungry for what you want. You gotta stay focused, that’s really it,” he advised.
As the track season heats up, Bromell’s inner fire suggest that this setback is just a stepping stone in his quest to reclaim the top spot against the like of Noah Lyles.
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