Trell Kimmons
A relentless American sprinter whose explosive starts made him a world-class relay specialist and a fixture on Olympic teams.
Born 1985 (age 41)·American sprinter·Birthday: July 13·Millennials
Biography
Trell Kimmons carved out a long and respected career in elite sprinting not by topping individual world podiums, but by mastering the art of the start and becoming an indispensable relay component. Hailing from Mississippi, his pure speed over 60 and 100 meters made him a consistent force on the indoor circuit and in the pressure-cooker of U.S. Olympic Trials. While individual global medals eluded him, his value to Team USA was immense; his blistering opening legs in the 4x100 meter relay helped set up victories and medal-winning performances. Kimmons's career is a testament to longevity and specialized excellence, competing at the highest level across multiple Olympic cycles as a trusted teammate who could be counted on to launch a relay into contention.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Trell was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Trell Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Trell's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won a silver medal as part of the 4x100 meter relay team at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow.
- Earned a gold medal with the 4x100m relay team at the 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships.
- Qualified for the U.S. Olympic team in 2012 and 2016, competing in the 100m and 4x100m relay.
- Holds a personal best of 9.95 seconds in the 100 meters, achieved in 2010.
Did You Know?
His first name, 'Trell', is derived from his middle name, Pretrell.
He attended the same high school, Coldwater High in Mississippi, as NFL quarterback Brett Favre.
He is known for his exceptionally fast reaction times out of the starting blocks.
He competed for the University of Southern Mississippi in college.
“The gun goes off, and for ten seconds, the world is just a lane.”
