The track and field world has a brand-new name to watch. On Friday evening at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland (Kujawy Pomorze), 21-year-old American sprinter Jordan Anthony proved the hype is absolutely real.
In his first-ever trip outside the United States, the California native blazed past an incredibly experienced field to capture the men’s 60m title with a staggering, world-leading time of 6.41 seconds.
While Anthony kept his cool and emerged as the clear, undeniable winner, the battle for the rest of the podium was an absolute nail-biter. Paris 2024 Olympic 100m silver medalist Kishane Thompson of Jamaica secured the silver medal in 6.45 seconds.
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However, he barely edged out American teammate and 2016 world indoor champion Trayvon Bromell by a razor-thin margin of just 0.001 seconds.
Bromell had looked phenomenal throughout the rounds, clocking an impressive 6.42 in the semifinals to Anthony’s 6.43. But in the final race, Anthony found another gear, defeating the Jamaican silver medalist by 0.04 seconds to claim the ultimate prize.
Anthony’s rise to the top of the podium has been nothing short of meteoric. Just nine months ago, he turned professional after a stellar collegiate career at the University of Arkansas, where the dual-sport athlete also played wide receiver for the football team.
After winning his first NCAA sprint titles in 2025, he has been on an unstoppable trajectory. Earlier this month, he sent shockwaves through the sport by pulling off a stunning upset over his training mate, sprinting powerhouse Noah Lyles, at the U.S. Indoor Championships. Now, just three weeks later, he is a world champion.
With his blistering 6.41-second finish, Anthony isn’t just taking home the hardware; he has officially etched his name into the record books as the joint-fourth-fastest man in history in the 60m event.
If his very first international competition is any indication, this 21-year-old phenom is just getting started. The future of American sprinting looks incredibly bright, and Jordan Anthony is leading the charge.
