'I've Been Selling Myself Short' — Christian Coleman Declares War on Opponents as he Eyes Redemption in 2025

has fired warning shots to his opponents, including , Noah Lyles, Akani Simbine and Co as he officially launches his 2025 season in Xiamen.

Coleman admitted that the 2024 season was nothing short of disappointing, and immediately after the , he got back into working to become a better athlete.

The American sprint king failed to make an impact at the trials, finishing outside the podium bracket in the 100m and 200m.

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was selected to represent the US in the 4x100m relay, and in that race, Team USA were disqualified due to faulty baton exchanges.

noted that he still has everything it takes to make a mark once again, and he will not hang his spikes until he realises his full potential.

“It kind of just started right after the trials because I didn’t perform the way I expected to, and I know where my talent level is and I know what I bring to this sport,” Christian Coleman said in a pre-race

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“I feel I can get to another level and tap into it…I feel like I’ve been selling myself short, and before I walk away I want to see what my full potential is.”

Coleman noted that his previous races in Xiamen have been nothing short of amazing, and he cannot wait to compete again.

Having won his two previous races in 2023 and 2024, is focusing on winning the race again.

He explained that the experience has always been amazing, from the fan to the overall stadium atmosphere, one of the main reasons behind his return.

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“The experience was amazing. This is my third time coming to Xiamen, and the fans have been very supportive, and the energy is electrifying. I’m happy to be back, and maybe I can do it three times in a row, coming out with a victory,” he revealed.

In the 2025 season, was also a notable absentee in the indoor tour, which is unlike him.

However, after changing coaches and starting to work with coach, Dennis Mitchell, he revealed that a few things had to change.

He wanted to spend more time with the coach, pointing out that Dennis Mitchell is also not a huge fan of the indoor races.

Christian Coleman added that his training mates, Kenny Bednarek, Kyree King and Courtney Lindsey have also been very supportive.

“I feel like one of my first conversations with Dennis was just me putting all my eggs in his basket and doing what I really need to do,” Coleman said.

“The way he trains, he always wants us to be ready in the 100m and 200m and I wanted to have more time and experience with him.

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“We (his teammates) just push each other every day and feed off each other’s energy. Iron just sharpen irons and in my previous training group, I was just solo but I’m excited about how it is going to turn out.”

As Christian Coleman prepares for a successful 2025 season, he believes the will set up a great stage for him to impress in upcoming competitions.