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Christian Coleman

Basic Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Born: 3/6/1996
  • Status: Active

Residences

  • Hometown: Atlanta, GA
  • High School: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School
  • College: University of Tennessee

Athlete Info

  • Event: Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field
  • Coach: Tim Hall
  • Agent: Daniel Escamilla
  • Club: Nike

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Olympic Games:

  • Olympian (2016)
  • Rio 2016, disqualified (4x100m)

Other Career Highlights: 

  • 2020 Millrose Games, 60m - first
  • 2017 World Championships, 100m - silver
  • 2017 World Championships, 4x100m - silver
  • 2019 World Championships, 100m - gold
  • 2019 World Championships, 4x100m - gold

Personal:
Parents are Seth and Dr. Daphne Coleman … has two sisters, Camryn and Cailyn … majored in sports management … received the Former Players Scholarship Endowment Fund...Also played defensive back and wide receiver on his high school football team…His high school created the Christian Coleman Champions Award in his honor…Has been ranked first in the men’s 100m for 108 weeks…Fan of the Atlanta Falcons and Braves…May 2020 - November 2021: Served 18-month USADA Suspension (whereabouts violation).

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