"Can't terminate what's destined to rise"- Despite setback Fred Kerley exudes self-confidence days after Paris Olympics

Fred Kerley, who failed to win a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, shared a motivational message days after the conclusion of the event. He also competed in the Silesia Diamond League, which took place on Sunday, August 25.

Kerley competed in the 100m at the 2024 Summer Games, where he finished third with a time of 9.81s, falling behind Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson, who secured first and second place, respectively.

A few days after this setback, Kerley competed in the Silesia Diamond League, where he won the 100m dash with a time of 9.87s. He defeated Ferdinand Omanyala and Ackeem Blake, who claimed second and third place, respectively.

Kerley faced another setback of not winning gold, as he finished third in the 200m at the Lausanne Diamond League by clocking 19.86s. He shared the podium with Letsile Tebogo and Erriyon Knighton, who clocked 19.64s and 19.78s, respectively. Days after these events and the Olympic setback, the American exuded self-confidence by sharing a motivational quote on X.

He shared a picture of himself from the Lausanne Diamond League and wrote:

"You can't terminate what's destined to rise."

Fred Kerley opens up about his ambitions for the rest of the 2024 season

After claiming third place and securing 19.86s in the 200m at the 2024 Lausanne Diamond League, Fred Kerley revealed his ambitions for the remaining 2024 season in the post-race interview.

"Second 200 of the season, so, can't complain. I'm going to definitely drop a PB in the next 200 I'm in. Just got to feel the race all again," Kerley said.

"Been focused on the 100,trying to get the 100 out of the way. I don't miss nothing about running the turn. It is not that bad but if the ankle is weak, the rest is going to be weak."

Kerley also spoke about chasing his dream of an Olympic gold medal and unveiled that he has his eyes set on the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

"In Paris, I think I got the job done on that day, that's all I had on that day," the sprinter added.

"I feel like the job's not finished and 2028 is around the corner. I am not leaving my career without an Olympic gold medal and 2028 is around the corner. But I feel like everything was given on those days at the championships, now on to the next one."

Fred Kerley will next be seen competing at the 2024 Rome Diamond League, which is scheduled for August 30, 2024.