Kenny Bednarek stunned the track world by winning the Doha Diamond League’s 200-meter sprint ahead of his fellow Team USA competitors on the grid. He immediately made headlines after capturing the 19.67 mark, which gave him the world lead for the season as well as the meet record.
Overjoyed with his triumph, the athlete dedicated the historic performance to his mother on her birthday. Notably, this is not the first time the racing star has devoted a win to his beloved mother, who has always provided him with the love and support he requires. This wholesome relationship also comes with strictness, as Bednarek once disclosed to Nick Diller on Instagram about his childhood days and how his mother nurtured him: Bednarek was aware that his mother’s strictness stemmed from specific worries.
He recalled how she would tell him to come home early if there was a curfew outdoors. Mary would also remind him to finish his assignments on time and limit his television consumption. The athlete remembers asking his mother to go to a party one time, but she instantly declined.
He did not even have a mobile device until his freshman year, and when he did, it was a flip phone. However, he did switch to a smartphone later, but only during his final year. Bednarek had always wanted a driver’s license since he was 15, but Mary refused to let him obtain one because she believed he was too young.
Despite the strictness, Bednarek never regrets how his mother raised him, as he states: Bednarek’.
