Brittany Brown had a fantastic 2024. what will he do for the 2025 season?
Brittany Brown wins over Gabby Thomas. will he get the respect he now deserves?
Brittany Brown has been an under-the-radar figure, often overshadowed by athletes who took more conventional routes to stardom. Unlike many top sprinters, Brown never won an NCAA championship, nor rocked the early Olympic Trials or significant games. However, 2024 was his breakthrough season, cementing his place among the world’s best in the 200m. With consistency and a series of standout performances, Brown has shown he belongs at the top, finally claiming the respect he deserves.
29 Brown might be considered a late bloomer by some standards, but he’s come into his own this season. Her third-place finish at the Paris 2024 Olympics was a statement in itself, competing alongside the world’s elite sprinters, including Gabby Thomas and Julian Alfred. Although he narrowly missed out on Gold, the performance showed that Brown can hold his own against top competition.
However, his dominance in the Diamond League boosted his confidence. Brown won three Diamond League titles, including the prestigious final in Brussels, where he won in 20.22 seconds. Not only was it his first Diamond League Finals win, it was a testament to his consistency and ability to perform under pressure when it matters most.
Brown also posted a new Personal Best in the 200m this year, clocking an impressive 21.90 seconds at the US Trials. This time reaffirmed her place among the fastest women in the world and hinted at her potential to continue to improve in the years to come. While some may argue that Gabby Thomas was tired when Brown beat him in the Athlos NYC matchup last season, it’s hard to ignore the psychological advantage Brown gained from the win.
Heading into 2025, he will carry the momentum of a season that saw him ascend from relative obscurity to the world stage. No doubt the competition will continue to be hot, especially with the potential return of Jamaican superstar Sherika Jackson. Still, Brown is now firmly in the running as one of the best 200m sprinters in the world.
Brown’s 2024 finish as number two in the 200m is a significant achievement. His tenacity and resilience have paid off and he is no longer the underrated talent he once was. Instead, he’s now seen as a legitimate future title contender, and it’s time for the world to give him the respect he’s earned.
