75 Quotes by Christian Coleman

At one time I was one of those guys looking at the guys on the top saying 'I want to be like that.'

I've always been a little kid compared to the guys I've competed against in terms of body development. I've always looked a lot younger, so naturally my body got a bit bigger and stronger. I combined that with a good work ethic, good mindset and focus.

Coming from the south side of Atlanta, Georgia, everyone has a chip on their shoulder. That's how competitive it is. It makes athletes great who come from there.

A lot of people don't realise how competitive college sprinting is.

I think I have just as much talent as anybody when it comes to the 100 or 200.

Me being a shorter guy, I am pretty quick out of the blocks and can get up to top speed maybe a little faster than some guys.

Even at recess, in elementary school, it was just a known thing that I was one of the fastest in the school.

I wouldn't know who Michael Johnson was if he didn't run fast times.

I have a lot to prove. Not only to other people, but to myself, that I'm the best in the world.