Fred Kerley’s athletic career has reached a critical juncture following his provisional suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) in August 2025 for three whereabouts failures within a 12-month period, a violation that could result in a two-year ban from competition. The 30-year-old sprinter, a two-time Olympic medalist and 2022 world champion in the 100 meters, has seen his conventional track career effectively halted by this suspension, which came amid a tumultuous year that also included legal troubles and inconsistent performances.

This development has forced Kerley, the seventh-fastest man in history with a personal best of 9.76 seconds, to seek alternative competitive avenues, leading to a decision that has sparked outrage across the track and field world.

The controversy re

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