Why Trayvon Bromell Will Not Underestimate Christian Coleman, Kishane Thompson And Co Amid Rejuvenated Form

Trayvon Bromell (R) lost the 100m Prefontaine Classic title to Kishane Thompson (C) but beat Christian Coleman (R). Image || Imago

Why Trayvon Bromell Will Not Underestimate Christian Coleman, Kishane Thompson And Co Amid Rejuvenated Form

Mark Kinyanjui 15:45 - 08.07.2025

Trayvon Bromell has been on good form since returning from a nasty achilles injury, but is not getting complacent after losing to Kishane Thompson and Zharnel Hughes in Oregon last weekend.

American sprinter Trayvon Bromell has explained why he cannot afford to look down upon struggling fellow competitors as he continues his path to becoming an elite sprinter once again.

Bromell, who is back fully fit after struggling with injury for the better part of the last two years, ran a blistering 9.84 seconds at the Rome Diamond League classic, and last weekend, finished third at the Prefontaine classic on 9.94 seconds, behind Zharnel Hughes ((9.91 seconds) and Kishane Thompson (9.85 seconds) in the 100 meter dash.

While he continues his good form, other sprinters, such as Christian Coleman and Fred Kerley, have genuinely struggled to get going, while the likes of Noah Lyles have competed very sparingly this year.

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Why Trayvon Bromell Will Not Underestimate Christian Coleman, Kishane Thompson And Co Amid Rejuvenated Form
Trayvon Bromell at a Diamond League meet in Silesia. Image source: Imago Trayvon Bromell at a Diamond League meet in Silesia. Image source: Imago

Speaking after the race, Bromell emphasized how he and his team have carefully approached this comeback season, learning from the setbacks of the past.

“You know, it’s a blessing. We’ve been trying to figure out how to approach this season — especially coming back from injuries and navigating all that adversity,” said Bromell. “We’ve been working to get back into race shape and trying to build the right schedule for the year.”

Despite feeling he could have executed a better race at the Prefontaine Classic, Bromell took positives from his consistent sub-10 performances:

“Since the season began, I’ve clocked three sub-10s, so I’m happy with that. It’s just part of the challenge when you’re finding your rhythm again.”

The race in Eugene, Oregon, was one Bromell and his coach had circled for weeks.

“This was something my coach and I talked about all week — that this was an opportunity I couldn’t shy away from. You don’t duck races like this. Competing against a world-class field is what the trials will feel like. It’s what the championships will feel like.”

“I Treat Every Competitor Like a 9.7 Guy”

Why Trayvon Bromell Will Not Underestimate Christian Coleman, Kishane Thompson And Co Amid Rejuvenated Form
Trayvon Bromell has sent a strong message to the likes of Noah Lyles. Image source: Trayvon Bromell (R) racing Noah Lyles (L) in a past race.

Bromell is well aware that experience alone is not enough on the big stage. Reflecting on his Olympic run in Tokyo, he revealed a key lesson that now shapes his competitive mindset:

“I’m going to be honest — one thing I’ll never do again is downplay the field. I made that mistake in 2021 at the Olympics. I thought, ‘Just because you’re that guy, it’ll work out.’ But the truth is, it doesn’t mean anything if you don’t execute on the day.”

Now, no matter who lines up in the adjacent lanes, Bromell keeps the same mentality.

“I approach every competitor like they’re a 9.7 guy — no matter who it is. That mindset keeps me sharp and focused.”

As the countdown to the U.S. World Championship Trials continues, Bromell’s form, fitness, and hunger for redemption put him firmly in the conversation — not just for a spot on Team USA, but as a serious medal contender in Paris.