Jamaican Athlete secured Silver Medal at Paris 2024 in Men’s 100m

Kishane Thompson explained his dissatisification about his marathon race in the men’s 100m final at the Paris Olympic Games, shared what made him to lose a gold medal.

The tight race saw Noah Lyles take the first spot, crossing the finish line at a time of 9.79, with Thompson finishing second at 9.79. Lyles’ time was ahead of Thompson’s with milliseconds, while Fred Kerley finished at third place with 9.81.

Thompson didn’t have self confidence and was not resistant enough to execute his speed fully and that cost him first spot. The Jamaican Athletes, however, expressed gratitude towards finishing second due to his history with injuries.

Thompson said “To be honest, I was excited nervous and not nervous in the sense that I didn’t believe in myself. I was nervous and excited to go but I stopped being focused and patient with myself at some point in the race.

“It’s just not that I didn’t win the gold but I didn’t better myself, in a sense, because I really wanted to better myself. I didn’t trust myself enough to take me to the end.

“I’m super grateful since I came out here and ran and finished injury free and you guys know my past with injuries so I’m super grateful. I was a bit disappointed but I’m happy and super grateful at the same time. I just have to take it.”

Thompson went on to emphasize that he was not able to see his opponents but they were able to see him. During the race he (Thompson) was placed at fourth lane while Lyles was placed at Seventh lane.

“I couldn’t see him but I guess he was seeing me at some point. I wasn’t sure who was on my left or right and I couldn’t see.”

BY LUCKY SEANEGO