Miami Grand Slam Track – an event that had Fred Kerley‘s fans desperately waiting for his return. The city buzzed with anticipation for his explosive return to the 100m stage. But Kerley did not show up. On the evening of Thursday, May 1, 2025, Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley was arrested in Dania Beach, Florida, following an alleged altercation with his ex-girlfriend, fellow Olympian Alaysha Johnson. According to the arrest report, the incident occurred at the Le Méridien Dania Beach hotel, where Kerley allegedly struck Johnson in the face, causing her nose to bleed. As a result, he withdrew from the Grand Slam Track meet in Miami, but what happened next would not have been in his books.
“Grand Slam Track signed racer Fred Kerley is suspended pending the completion of legal proceedings and will not compete in Philadelphia,” a statement from Grand Slam Track said on Friday, May 23, 2025. Yes, you heard that right, there is no Fred Kerley in the Philadelphia Grand Slam Track. His reaction? Well, he did not say anything directly, but he sure did make a tweet that could be speculated as his response to the decision taken by Michael Johnson‘s league.
Kerley posted a picture on X, donning a light blue sleeveless tank top, dark navy track pants, and a green and orange cap. Posting an image with cinematic of isolation and focus, he wrote, “Ain’t too many dogs left in this sport — just folks playin’ fetch.” What does that mean? Maybe he wants to say that there aren’t many people left in the track and field scenario who aren’t following the trend and have the strength to support a fellow. But again, this is only a speculation of what he meant and not a guarantee of what he actually does.
Ain’t too many dogs left in this sport — just folks playin’ fetch. pic.twitter.com/VCO56A5i6X
— Fred Kerley (@fkerley99) May 24, 2025
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