'I was nervous because I didn’t know what to expect' - Trayvon Bromell reflects on fantastic world-leading performance in Rome

Following an outstanding world-leading performance at the Rome Diamond League which saw him return to the European circuit, Trayvon Bromell has reflected on his perfect start to the 2025 outdoor season.

Competing in his first Diamond League race since 2022, the former world indoor champion obliterated a stacked field clocking a Season's Best (SB) time of 9.84s (1.1) - his fastest time and first Diamond League win since 2022.

Bromell's inspiring performance established the fact that his season debut of 9.91s to win the same event at the Pure Athletics Global Invite in Clermont was no fluke, and he's indeed back to shake up the men's sprint division this year.

Speaking after his exceptional race, the 29-year-old reflected on his return to form and how he was nervous coming back to competing in the European circuit after three years off.

"It's a blessing to come out here and put God first and go out there and execute the race, it was a great feel," said Bromell in an interview with Citius Mag.

"I did have some concerns about my health and what it was going to be like and coming overseas, obviously I've been away for a while now. To be able to compete at a high level, probably since 2022, so was definitely a lot of nerves," he added.

"I didn't know what to expect. You know I ran a 9.91, but you know, everybody going to have speculations about it being in the United States, can you do it overseas, can you do it when the pressure is on. That was the one thing that was running through my mind, I'm not gonna sit here and lie. I just wanted to go in and be the person I know that I am, especially when it comes to my training. I don't expect anything but fast times and execution," he concluded.

Having had years of plagued injuries that hampered his progress, Bromell's performances in Clermont and Rome indicate he's back at his best and in shape to challenge for a spot on the US team to the World Championships in Tokyo.