Christian Coleman’s latest victory was settled not just on the track in Zurich but also in the realm of record-keeping. Hours after he claimed the men’s 100m Diamond League crown by the narrowest of margins, the official report from a leading track outlet introduced confusion about his achievements. For an athlete whose reputation has often centered on precision in the blocks and unrelenting discipline in competition, the misstatement struck a discordant note.

Coleman captured his third career Diamond League 100m title on Thursday, August 28, with a winning mark of 9.97 seconds. The finish was razor-thin. South Africa’s Akani Simbine crossed in 9.98, while Jamaica’s Ackeem Blake trailed by a hundredth in 9.99. Coleman, who previously secured series titles in 2018 and 2023, demonstrated hi

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