TEHRAN (Iran News) Kerley shared the news on his Instagram account, stating, “They tried to break me, Allah rebuilt me. Took my Shahada today. I’m chosen. I’m covered. I’m home.”

He also included the hashtags #FaithFoundMe and an emoji of a mosque and hands in prayer.

Kerley, 30, is the Olympic silver medalist in 100m at the 2020 Olympics and bronze medalist at the 2024 Olympics in the same event.

Born in Taylor, Texas, Kerley has earned an additional six medals at the World Championships, most notably 100m gold in the 2022 edition.

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