USA sprinter arrested for allegedly striking Olympian ex-girlfriend days before track meet

2024 bronze medalist Fred Kerley was arrested on Thursday, days before he was set to compete at a track meet, for allegedly striking his ex-girlfriend.

According to TMZ, citing an arrest report, Dania Beach police arrived at a south Florida hotel before 8:00 a.m. ET after Olympic hurdler Alaysha Johnson claimed Kerley hit her during a conditioning appointment for the meet.

Kerley said he was "going to f–k everyone up in here up," Johnson reportedly said.

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Kerley is reportedly alleged to have hit Johnson in the face, causing her nose to bleed. Police reportedly said the injuries "were consistent with her statements."

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