Christian Coleman's first win of 2025 season results in Diamond League title in Zurich

Competing against a stacked field of World Championships-bound sprinters, Christian Coleman proved he still deserved a spot amongst the elite league of the best sprinters after claiming the Diamond League title in Zurich.

The former world champion, who has had a roller-coaster 2025 year on and off track so far, highlighted by failing to make the USA World Championships team to Tokyo, finally had a positive light to cling to by winning his second Diamond League title in three years.

Coleman dropped a brilliant performance in the men's 100m final in Zurich, engulfed with a well-executed race of his near-perfect trademark start and held on in a photo finish to get the win in 9.97s.

He nudged Akani Simbine at the finish line as the South African sprint legend recorded 9.98s, while Jamaican speedster Ackeem Blake was third in 9.99s.

With his impressive victory, Coleman secured his first win of the season and his third career Diamond League title. It was also his second in three years (2018, 2023, and 2025).

Despite his victory, which should automatically secure him a wild card to compete in the men's 100m at the World Championships in Tokyo, Coleman will not be wearing the USA's colours in the event, unless an exception is made for him.

This is because the American team already has three guaranteed runners (Kenny Bednarek, Courtney Lindsey, T'Mars Mccallum), having qualified by taking the podium spots at the US Championships.

With the reigning world champion Noah Lyles already having a bye to Tokyo, this means Team USA will have four sprinters in the event. And if Coleman is selected, it will make it five, exceeding the World Athletics allocated spots for a country in any event.

Unless either of the guaranteed four withdraws from the championships, thus allowing Coleman to be selected, he will not be racing the 100m in Tokyo.

"The victory is amazing. Let's keep winning. For me, it is pretty unfortunate with the wild card rule. In America, we have five, six guys that should be in the finals in Tokyo, so if I should get the opportunity, I want to come home with a medal," said Coleman in a post-race interview in Zurich.

The American world 60m record holder will look forward to making his mark in the relay team in their attempt to challenge for the gold medal in Tokyo and end his season on a high note.