
Christopher Morales-Williams has made a remarkable start to the indoor season, clocking a world-leading time of 45.27 seconds in the men’s 400m at the Ted Nelson Invitational in Bryan-College Station, Texas, on January 25, 2025. Representing adidas, Morales-Williams dominated the race, leading through the 200m mark in 21.33 seconds and finishing with a 23.94-second split in the final 200m.
This performance not only places him at the top of the global indoor rankings for 2025 but also sets a new meet record at the Ted Nelson Invitational. His nearest competitor, Jevon O’Bryant, finished in 45.80 seconds, highlighting Morales-Williams’ commanding lead.
Morales-Williams’ impressive form builds upon his successful 2024 season, where he completed the indoor-outdoor NCAA 400m sweep, underscoring his status as a premier 400m athlete.
Reflecting on his performance, Morales-Williams stated, “I’ve been putting in a lot of work during the offseason, and to see it pay off like this is incredible. I’m excited for what’s to come, but this is just the beginning. There’s still a lot more to achieve.”
As the season progresses, the athletics community will keenly watch how Morales-Williams builds on this early success. His performance at the Ted Nelson Invitational sets a high standard for the 2025 indoor campaign.
For a closer look at this outstanding race, you can watch the full performance below:
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