It’s one thing to be born with a gift. It’s another thing entirely to use it. Kenny Bednarek could’ve just been a kid from Wisconsin who ran fast. But this kid had a dream. And as we know, it’s the dreamers that make history.“ Coming from the foster care system, a community college, and the small town of Rice Lake doesn’t limit how great you can become. I want to be the best to ever do it, to give back to my community, and inspire the next generation.” And Kung Fu Kenny is doing exactly that. Bednarek captured the world's attention when he first claimed silver in the 200m at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Following that monumental achievement, 2021 seemed to be a victory lap for Kenny. He dominated with four Diamond League wins, another at the World Continental in Ostrava, and became the first sprinter to run sub-20 in ten wind-legal races in one season—earning the title of Diamond League Champion and “Most Consistent Track and Field Athlete. ”In 2022, he claimed silver at the World Championships and added Diamond League victories in Rabat and Rome. His momentum continued into 2023, where he placed fifth at Worlds before dashing to victory in Brussels, securing yet another Diamond League title. Years of excellence paved the way for a 2024 season that felt nothing short of career-defining. He opened with a 100m win in Kenya, followed by a 19.67 victory in Doha. Victorious yet again in the Prefontaine Diamond League, he followed that achievement by clocking personal bests of 9.87 (100m) and 19.59 (200m) at the U.S. Olympic Trials, making all three teams for the first time. And at the Paris Olympics, Bednarek ensured he left decorated with silver for a second time in the men's 200m. When it didn't seem possible to top his already exceptional year, Kenny attained his fourth personal best at Zurich with an incredible 19.57. To conclude a most magnificent season, Bednarek bolted to glory with a spectacular win in Brussels and another Diamond League crown. Now in 2025, Kenny isn’t just chasing greatness—he’s defining it. Bednarek cemented his status as the most dominant competitor in the inaugural season of Grand Slam Track, with a personal best and world-leading times of 9.86 and 19.84. He became a three-time Grand Slam Champion and earned the title Grand Slam Athlete of the Year - leaving no doubt as to who's setting the pace in this sport. Kenny has stated that there’s a distinct difference between wanting to win and believing that you can. This year, that belief has become his superpower. At the 2025 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, Bednarek delivered an exceptional performance — a personal best of 9.79 in the 100m, his first national title, and the 13th-fastest 100m ever recorded. But Kenny didn’t stop there. He qualified for all three teams—100m, 200m, and 4x100m—proving once again that he’s not just a sprinter, but one of the most versatile and formidable forces on the track. His dominance continued at the World Championships in Japan, snagging silver in the 200m and, in a moment of pure triumph, racing to his first career gold with the victorious 4x100m relay squad. By September 2025, his momentum extended beyond the track. Bednarek announced a major partnership with Oakley, aligning with a brand that mirrors his values of focus, innovation, and performance. With such tremendous victories beneath his belt, one thing is clear: 2025 is the year of Kung Fu Kenny. He's leveled up and left the world dazzled with new titles earned, more medals acquired, and unmatched feats that reaffirm his place among the sport's elite. Witnessing the evolution of Kenny Bednarek is truly awe-inspiring. From JUCO underdog to two-time Olympic silver medalist, World Champion, ten-time Diamond League winner, three-time Grand Slam Champion, World Championship silver medalist, two-time Diamond League Champion, and U.S. National Champion, he's rewritten the playbook on perseverance - reminding us that where you start doesn't define where you finish; it's how fiercely you run in between.