Jordan Anthony Sends Strong Message to America as NCAA Track and Field Star Under Massive Pressure After Latest Performance

All eyes were on one Arkansas track and field star at Hayward Field. And the rising sprint phenom knew it. Despite finishing sixth in his 100m heat on Day 1 of the NCAA Division I Track and Field Championships, the Razorback wide receiver-turned-track phenom had a bigger plan in mind. And it wasn’t just about making the finals.

So, who are we talking about? It’s none other than Jordan Anthony. Anthony had already turned heads with a blazing 9.75-second run in the West Regional quarterfinals. He came into the championships not just as a favorite, but as the SEC Outdoor Runner of the Year. And while his 10.06s qualifying time on Wednesday placed him eighth among finalists, it didn’t dim his confidence. If anything, it fueled it.

It was after advancing in all three events. The 100m, 200m (where he placed second in 20.01s), and 4x100m relay, in Anthony dropped a bombshell. In a post-race interview with Citius Mag, he didn’t just express hope. He hinted at history. “Time for a put on show possibility in my, in my mind. Hopefully, God, I broke the American record, 9.59. Hopefully, God, I broke the American record, 9.59,” Anthony said, aiming past the legendary 9.69 mark set by Tyson Gay in 2009.

Should we be on American Record watch for Jordan Anthony in the 100m?

Tyson Gay holds the record at 9.69s.pic.twitter.com/ZdbtAbztwP

— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) June 12, 2025

He doubled down on his belief, “Why not go out with a bang?” Anthony knew critics were circling after his sixth-place heat finish, but he made it clear he wasn’t concerned. “A lot of people think, ‘Oh, he got fourth… he doesn’t look too well.’ I know a lot of commentators are going to make all these false narratives,” he said, brushing off doubts with confidence.

“You kind of validate yourself. I see everybody on Friday,” Anthony further added. Friday’s final now looms as a potential turning point. Not just for Anthony’s career, but for American sprinting history. While most would buckle under the pressure, Anthony seems to be thriving under it. If he delivers on his promise, June 13, 2025, may become a date etched into the sprinting record books forever.

How Jordan Anthony turned heads with a record-breaking sprint from gridiron to track

In a sport dominated by raw speed, Jordan Anthony is proving that he’s not just fast. He’s unforgettable. The Arkansas Razorbacks’ wide receiver didn’t need a football in hand to make headlines this offseason. Instead, he exploded out of the blocks at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships and into the annals of collegiate track history.

Clocking a jaw-dropping 6.47 seconds in the 60-meter semifinal, Anthony tied for the sixth-fastest time ever recorded by a college athlete. The mark also stood as the third-fastest in the world this year. More than just a time on a scoreboard, it was a moment that cemented his crossover appeal and quieted any lingering doubts about whether a football player could hold his own against full-time sprinters.

Anthony didn’t stop there. In the final, he clinched the NCAA title, becoming the first Razorback ever to win the 60-meter dash at the national championships. His 6.49-second finish was just shy of his semifinal fireworks but still ranks as the second-fastest in Arkansas history, behind only his record. The performance added an exclamation point to a spring season that’s turning heads not just on the track but in football circles as well.

“Jordan does have speed, but I’ve been impressed with his toughness,” Arkansas football assistant Kenny Fouch said. That grit, rare for someone juggling two high-octane sports, has elevated Anthony’s profile beyond just another speedy receiver. With a national title now under his belt and a 6.47 that rivals the best in the world, Jordan Anthony isn’t simply moonlighting on the track. He’s rewriting the playbook for what a wide receiver can be.

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