Despite serving a two-year ban from sprinting, American athlete Fred Kerley, who claims to be faster than Usain Bolt, is set to return to the track in an attempt to break the long-standing 100-meter world record, as reported by sportbible.com.
Kerley's Background and Ban
Fred Kerley, a former 100-meter world champion, was suspended due to anti-doping whereabouts failures. His ban from Olympic and World Championship events was enforced shortly after his arrest on allegations of violence against his ex-wife.
Having missed the recent World Championships in Tokyo following his suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), Kerley has been active on social media, boasting about his ability to surpass Bolt's sprint records.
The Enhanced Games
Kerley will now compete in the inaugural pilot of the controversial Enhanced Games, which debuts in 2026. This event allows athletes banned for performance-enhancing reasons to participate. Scheduled for Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas, the competition offers a massive $25 million prize pool and has already attracted athletes like British swimmer Ben Proud.
Kerley's Statement
Kerley announced his participation, stating, "I'm looking forward to this new chapter and competing at the Enhanced Games. The world record has always been the ultimate goal of my career. This now allows me to dedicate all my energy to pushing my limits and becoming the fastest human to ever live."
The Enhanced Games has placed a $1 million bounty on Usain Bolt's 100-meter world record of 9.58 seconds, with the reward going to any athlete who can break it.
