Christian Coleman embraces his faith as 'God's funny way' to path of Diamond League success

The year 2025 has been a roller-coaster one for American speedster Christian Coleman, which finally culminated on a high by winning his third career Diamond League title in Zurich.

Competing against a stacked field of World Championships-bound sprinters, the sprint star proved he still deserved a spot among the elite league of the best sprinters after claiming the men's 100m win at the Diamond League final in Zurich.

The former world champion, who has had a troubled year on and off track, 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 delivered a brilliant performance, marked by a well-executed race that showcased his trademark start, and held on in a photo finish to secure the win in 9.97 seconds. He nudged Akani Simbine as the South African sprint legend recorded 9.98s, while Jamaican speedster Ackeem Blake was third in 9.99s.

With his impressive victory, he 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).

"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 his post-race interview after claiming his third career Diamond League title.

Despite his victorious performance, which should have automatically secured him a wild card to compete in the men's 100m at the World Championships in Tokyo, the world 60m record holder will not be wearing the USA's colours in the event, unless an exception is made for him.

Nonetheless, Coleman remains positive for the rest of the season, crediting his faith in God as the anchor behind his recent success, and can't wait to grasp what the future holds.

"I am grateful and humbled for this win. I switched coaches this season. I went down in the years before like a valley, but now I am making my way up again. God has a funny way in putting you on your path. I am grateful where I am right now. I feel pretty good. This race means a lot; the audience was loud and enthusiastic, I enjoyed it a lot. The Diamond trophy will go to my mother's house; it is safe there," he concluded.

With the Diamond League done and dusted, Coleman will look forward to making his mark in the American relay team to challenge for the gold medal at the World Championships in Tokyo and end his season on a high note.