Christian Coleman is an American professional track and field sprinter who specializes in the 100 and 200 meters. He is the 2019 World Champion in the 100m and also won gold as part of the men's 4x100m relay team. Coleman holds personal bests of 9.76 seconds in the 100m, making him the 6th fastest man in history, and 19.85 seconds in the 200m. He is the current world record holder in the 60m indoor event with 6.34 seconds.
Where did Christian Coleman go to High School?
Christian Coleman attended Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School in Fayetteville, Georgia. He was a multi-sport standout, excelling in track and field as well as football. Coleman's athleticism and abilities were obvious from an early age - in 2007 at just 11 years old, he won the long jump in his age group at the Amateur Athletic Union Championships.
As a senior in 2014, Coleman had a remarkable season, sweeping the 100m, 200m, long jump, and 4x100m relay at the Georgia High School State Championships. His performances set new state high school records in the 100m (10.38 seconds), 200m (21.10 seconds), and 4x100m relay (41.88 seconds).
| Event | High School Personal Best |
| 100m | 10.16 seconds |
| 200m | 21.10 seconds |
| Long Jump | 7.49m (24-7.5) |
| Triple Jump | 12.88m (42-2.75) |
In addition to his excellence on the track, Coleman was a first-team all-state defensive back for the Our Lady of Mercy football team. He ended his senior year with a wind-legal personal best of 10.30 seconds in the 100m dash.
Christian Coleman's College
After graduating as one of the most decorated athletes in the history of Georgia high school sports, Coleman's future was bright. His accomplishments earned him the prestigious Fred R. Langley Athletic Scholarship to attend the University of Tennessee.
At Tennessee, Coleman continued his rise to success, winning five NCAA titles (indoors and outdoors) and setting collegiate records in the 100m (10.04 seconds) and 60m (6.45 seconds). In 2017, he became the first athlete from Tennessee to win the Bowerman Award as the nation's top collegiate track and field athlete.
Christian Coleman's Achievements
Christian Coleman's high school career laid the foundation for his future successes at the professional level after turning pro in 2017 with a contract from Nike. Some of his key accomplishments include:
2017 World Championships Silver Medalist (100m, 4x100m)
2018 World Indoor Champion (60m)
2018 Diamond League Champion (100m)
2019 World Champion (100m, 4x100m)
2023 World Champion (4x100m)
2023 Diamond League Champion (100m)
FAQ's On Christian Coleman High School
A. Christian Coleman attended Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School in Fayetteville, Georgia, where he was part of the high school track team.
A. Christian Coleman attended University of Tennessee.
A. No, Christian Coleman is a professional track and field athlete specializing in sprinting events and does not play football.
A. According to available information, Christian Coleman has a maximum squat of 405 lbs (184 kg).
A. Christian Coleman has a personal best time of 9.83 seconds in the 100-meter sprint, which he achieved while winning a race and tying the world's fastest time for that season.
