Olympic 100m medalist Kerley arrested, out of Miami Grand Slam meet

By AFP

May 03, 2025

Fred Kerley of United States reacts after finishing semi-final 3 in second place. — Reuters/File

MIAMI: Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley has withdrawn from this weekend´s Grand Slam Track meeting in Miami after being arrested for battery, officials confirmed on Friday.

The 29-year-old American sprinter, who won 100m gold at the 2022 World Championships, was detained on Thursday by police in Broward County, Florida. Arrest records showed Kerley had been arrested on a charge of touch or strike battery and remained in jail as of early Friday.

The Letsrun.com track and field news website said Kerley had been arrested following an incident at the official hotel for this weekend´s Grand Slam Track meeting, the second event of Michael Johnson´s new circuit. Grand Slam Track said Kerley would play no part in the meeting.

“Fred Kerley was arrested last night,” Grand Slam Track said in a statement. “The matter is under active investigation, and all inquiries should be directed to the Broward County Sheriff´s Office. Fred will not compete this weekend. We have no further comment at this time.”