BLUE RIBBON ALL – OLYMPICS 2024

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 20: Mujinga Kambundji of Team Switzerland and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica compete in the Women’s 100m during day two of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 20, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)

There are signs of movement in the camps of the Big 3. There is Life. Curtains are opening. Chatter and interviews have ensued. We now have some indication of the plans of ETH, SJJ, and some murmur from SFP. Base on the combined performances seen, the Big 3 will need to pick up the pace of preparation. Do not disappoint the fans.

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 20: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica applauds fans before competing in the Women’s 100m heat during day two of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 20, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)

Fans are still uncertain of intentions, strategy, and ultimate objectives. However, the impression is that all Athletes are aware it is 2024. Hence it is an Olympic year in a Leap year. Time to get READY, SET, and GO. Athletes know the “Drill”. Pack your bags, get on your best mode of Transportation and make it to the Track or Field on time. By June 26, 2024 avid Track and Field fans will have an idea of which Athletes will be ready for Paris 2024. There is looming procrastination. The times are slow.

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 21: Hansle Parchment of Jamaica, Sasha Zhoya of France competing in 110m Hurdles Men Final during Day 3 of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at the National Athletics Centre on August 21, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Andy Astfalck/BSR Agency/Getty Images)

Survey indicates that the following Events will definitely have BLUE RIBBON status in Paris: Women -100m, 100m Hurdles, 200m, 400m flat, and 400m hurdles. Men – 100m, 200m, 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, and 400m flat. Beyond that all events will be typical Olympics competition.

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – AUGUST 26: Rasheed Broadbell of Jamaica celebrate after winning in Men’s 110m Hurdles during the Athletissima Lausanne Diamond League athletics meeting at Stade Olympique Pontaise on August 26, 2022 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images)

Stars and Competitors need to be cognizant of time, distance, and height associated with eligibility to participate in each event at the Olympics. Here are the Qualifying Standards by Event. Paris Olympics 2024 is almost ready to welcome all. Whether you are a Track and Field fanatic or not; Flights, Hotel, Events Tickets, Seats, and plans for post event activities are completed. All Athletes planning to participate at the Paris Olympics July 26 to August 11, 2024, are aware that Fans consider them capable to step on the podium. Athletes are working extremely hard and by June 2024 some will declare that competing is not the operative, winning in Paris is. If you are not near your best Time, Distance, or Height in June, you will be challenged in the Paris Olympics.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 18: Gabby Thomas, Jenna Prandini, and Brittany Brown of the United States compete in the women’s 200 meter dash during the 2024 USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix at UCLA’s Drake Stadium on May 18, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)

Shacari Richardson, Elaine Thompson Herah, Shericka Jackson, Shelley Ann Fraser Pryce, Julien Alfred, Marie Jose Talou, Gabby Thomas, Danielle Williams, Jasmine Camacho Quinn, EJ Obiena, Devynne Charlton, Anthonique Strachan, Zoe Hobbs, Nigel Ellis, Nickisha Pryce, Mujinga Kambundji, and Antonio Watson has one thought in mind, and that is winning. Shacari is running well but she is not close to the 100m Olympic Record of 10.61 seconds.

DALLAS, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson visits with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban after the game against the LA Clippers in the NBA In-Season Tournament at American Airlines Center on November 10, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Track and Field Season 2024 is the year of the presumptive Triple Double in Women 100m and 200m at the Olympics. Avid Track Fans believe 2024 is the only year in History for that spectacular occurrence. One exceptional Athlete is two thirds there. You might have the experience of seeing just that.

Elaine Thompson Herah performance at Prefontaine classic 2024 was disappointing. Having said that ETH is still odds on favorite to win the 100m in Paris. Fans are wondering what happened after the start of this race. Did Elaine take a snooze after the gun sounded the alarm? It appears she did. Why would you fly from Jamaica to Oregon and not run. Did the preparation report highlight the incorrect date? Perhaps, she will be ready by June 6, 2024 for the Grenada Invitational. Mistakes happen and the Star is expected to be ready next time. Pundits and Naysayers should back off with the negativity. None of the Pundits and Naysayers can run 50 meters in 11.30 seconds.

Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica before winning the 200m final during the athletics at Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on Saturday 6th August 2022. (Photo by Pat Scaasi/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Regardless of rumors about Achilles heel problem, Elaine Thompson Herah (ETH) should return to Track shape. The Queen of Women Sprinting is moving forward with her preparation for Paris 2024. Elaine Thompson Herah will be fine. She will acknowledge that she has an opportunity to accomplish something that has never been done and no chance of being repeated. She will have a chance to complete a Triple Double of the 100m and 200m at the Olympics. She will have an opportunity to add some granite to her already cemented Track and Field career. Her Legacy, despite a sub-par 2023 season will be forever known.

EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 18: Bronze medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica poses during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m Final on day four of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 18, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Women 200m event has become the Shericka Jackson Invitational. Gabby Thomas has significant work to do. Shacari Richardson is unlikely to contend for the Gold medal in the 200m. When ETH is ready in 2024 the excitement level will rise in this event. Do not be surprised if Shericka Jackson is challenged. Hold on to your hat if you need it for Church Services. When these two Stars come around the bend at Paris 2024, remove or lose your hat.

EUGENE, OREGON – SEPTEMBER 17: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica reacts after winning the Women’s 200m during the 2023 Prefontaine Classic and Wanda Diamond League Final at Hayward Field on September 17, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

Women 100m Hurdles will be the Blue Ribbon event at Paris 2024. The competition will be fierce. The field will be talented. On any given day, any of the participants can win that event. The margin for error is low. Whoever clears the 3rd Hurdle first will have the best chance of winning the event.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 18: Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico, Tonea Marshall of the United States, and Cyrena Samba-Mayela of France compete in the women’s 100 meter hurdles during the 2024 USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix at UCLA’s Drake Stadium on May 18, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)

Women 400m Flat will be competitive. MariLeidy Paulino appears to be ahead of the competition. The question now is can she run faster than 47.60 seconds and can she deal with the pressure. Having said that, I do not believe Sydney McLaughlin has any interest in challenging MariLeidy Paulino. However, Salwa Eid Naser, Gabby Thomas, Nickisha Pryce, and Shaunae Miller- Uibo are ready to perform. It will be interesting to witness performances and result. MariLeidy Paulino will be a Factor.