Julien Alfred L of Saint Lucia competes during the women’s 100m final at the 2024 Diamond League Brussels Meeting in Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Zhao Dingzhe/Xinhua via Getty Images)BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 13: Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia celebrates after the women 100m competition during the AG Memorial Van Damme Diamond League finals meeting at King Baudouin Stadium on September 13, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Jorge Luis Alvarez Pupo/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 02: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica reacts after competing in the Women’s 100m Round 1 Heat 6 on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce L of Jamaica reacts with Gina Lueckenkemper of Germany the women’s 100m round 1 of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 2, 2024. (Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua via Getty Images)
Nickisha Pryce will be favored to win most of the 400m competitions in 2025, assuming she had good Recovery after Paris – 2024. Tia Clayton should demonstrate much improvement in the 100m. Fans are unsure what to expect from Elaine Thompson – Herah, Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce and Shericka Jackson – “the Big 3” in 2025. It is possible that all three will decide to move on and live a life of Luxury. If Elaine Thompson Herah does not get her Achilles heel fixed, she will not perform at her best and will depart from the Sport.
Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica reacts after the women’s 100m final at the 2023 Diamond League athletics meeting in Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 8, 2023. (Photo by Zheng Huansong/Xinhua via Getty Images)BRUSSELS – Elaine Thompson Herah during the women’s 100 meters of the 2023 Allianz Memorial Van Damme, part of the 2023 Diamond League series at the King Baudouin Stadium September 8, 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. ANP | Hollandse Hoogte | GERRIT VAN COLOGNE (Photo by ANP via Getty Images)
Julien Alfred (Juju) took the Paris 2024 path to becoming an Olympian. Fans did not expect her to be ready before Los Angeles 2028. With that early arrival and sacrifice behind the scene, she made St. Lucia Proud. With that Olympic performance she should not have to buy Groceries in St. Lucia again. Julien Alfred (Juju) is aware that winning can become a habit. There is nothing to fear but fear itself. If Julien looks over shoulder and sees no Jamaican challenging then she will have a good season – 2025. However, Fans anticipate Tia Clayton to challenge.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 13: Julien Alfred celebrates after winning the women’s 100m event of the Memorial Van Damme Diamond League athletics finals at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium on September 13, 2024. (Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images)St Lucia’s Julien Alfred celebrates after winning the women’s 100m event of the Memorial Van Damme Diamond League athletics finals at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on September 13, 2024. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)
Fans are disappointed that Shericka Jackson was unable to participate in Olympics 2024. Shericka Jackson inability to perform in the 100m, 200m, and the 4X100 Relay changed Hardware distribution and the aspirations of Team Mates, especially Tia Clayton.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 22: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica with her silver medal, Sha’Carri Richardson of the United States with her gold medal and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce with her bronze medal after the Women’s 100m Final during the medal ceremony at the medal plaza during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 22nd, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 22: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica with her silver medal, Sha’Carri Richardson of the United States with her gold medal and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce with her bronze medal after the Women’s 100m Final during the medal ceremony at the medal plaza during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 22nd, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Imagine being Tia Clayton at the Start Line of the Women’s 100m Finals in Paris. That was your introduction to the Olympics and kindred support was MIA. That is the equivalent of Baptism by Fire and your only option was to summon the COURAGE and RUN no matter the results. Since then Tia Clayton has been doing well on the Diamond League Circuit. Fans anticipate a bright future for Tia Clayton. 2025 could be the start of the “Tia Clayton era” even with Julien Alfred and Shacarri Richardson in the mix.
Tia Clayton L of Jamaica competes during the women’s 100m semi-final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Lui Siu Wai/Xinhua via Getty Images)Tia Clayton front of Jamaica reacts afer the women’s 100m semi-final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua via Getty Images)
Jamaica takeaway from Olympics 2024 was that Team was not ready for Prime Time. Slow times and lack of enthusiasm will not get it done. The bickering between the JAAA and JOA contributed to the lack of preparation. While rebuilding “the Big 3”, it is important to do the same for the JAAA and JOA. Something is broken let’s fix it. It might help to visit Maroon country for consultation.
Jamaica’s Jelani Walker, Kishane Thompson and Jehlani Gordon react after competing in the men’s 4x100m relay heat of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 8, 2024. (Photo by Martin BERNETTI / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 05:Silver medalist Kishane Thompson of Team Jamaica celebrates on the podium during the Men’s 100m medal ceremony on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Meanwhile Team USA was ready for every event except the Men’s 100m. Even if a USA representative did not win an event, the performance was acceptable. Moving forward the Team is very young and fans expect all members to be vying for participation in Olympics 2028 Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of USA winner of the 200m invitational race with American flag at the Wanda Diamond League 2024 final event and 48th edition of the Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting. Sydney Michelle McLaughlin-Levrone is an American hurdler and sprinter who competes in the 400 meters hurdles and is the world record holder and Gold Medallist at the Olympics. McLauglin was the winner of the race among BASS BITTAYE Gina Mariam of Gambia, NKANSA Delphine of Belgium, TAKÁCS Boglárka of Hungary, IRBY-JACKSON of USA, MIHALINEC ZIDAR Maja of Slovenia, ROSIUS Rani of Belgium. King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium on September 14, 2024 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 26: Taylor Rooks poses for a photo with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone prior to an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL – OCTOBER 18: Track stars Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles are acknowledged in the game of the Orlando Magic against the Philadelphia 76ers during a NBA preseason game on October 18, 2024 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images)GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 15: Team USA gold medalist Noah Lyles attends the NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Rams 41-10. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Sydney McLaughlin – Levrone, will be competitive in the 400m Flat if she decides to do the event. Marileidy Paulino should be a Factor but Fans are anticipating that Nickisha Pryce is capable of running sub 48.0 seconds for the event.
Jamaica’s Nickisha Pryce competes in the women’s 400m heat of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 5, 2024. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 05: Nickisha Pryce of Team Jamaica competes during the Women’s 400m Round 1 on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Gabby Thomas became the Women’s 200m Champion in Paris 2024. Her next challenge will be the 400mH or 400m flat in 2025. Fans are waiting to see what event she chooses. As long as the choice is not the 100m or 100mH, fans will support her.
PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 10: Gabby Thomas of the United States celebrates her team’s gold medal win in the Women’s 4 x 400m Relay Final during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 10th, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 10: Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Alexis Holmes and Shamier Little of the United States celebrate the team’s gold medal win in the Women’s 4 x 400m Relay Final during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 10th, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Philippines’ Carlos Yulo (L), Paris 2024 Olympic Games double gold medalist in gymnastics shakes hands with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. upon his arrival at the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila on August 13, 2024. (Photo by Basilio H SEPE / POOL / AFP) (Photo by BASILIO H SEPE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Philippines’ Carlos Yulo (C), Paris 2024 Olympic Games double gold medalist in gymnastics, and other Philippine athletes who competed at Paris 2024 Olympics, wave from a float during a celebratory homecoming parade along a street in Manila on August 14, 2024. Thousands of shrieking fans jammed the streets of the Philippine capital Manila on August 14 in a celebratory homecoming parade for Paris Olympics double gold medallist Carlos Yulo. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP) (Photo by TED ALJIBE/AFP via Getty Images)
MONACO, MONACO – JULY 12: Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia competes in the Womens 100m final during the 2024 Diamond League – Herculis at Stade Louis II on July 12, 2024 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 21: Nickisha Pryce of Team Jamaica and Roxana Gomez of Team Cuba compete in the Women’s 400m Semi-Final during day three of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 21, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images for World Athletics)
The Olympic trials are over. The dust on the Track and Field in the Philippines, USA, and Jamaica is still settling. All three groups of Athletes are in Training camps fine tuning their skills in an effort to bring their A-Game to the spectacle that is Paris 2024 Olympics.
The Philippines team will focus on gymnastics, boxing, swimming, weight lifting, and Pole vault. There are many events in that mix to get multiple medals.
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 08:
Ernest John OBIENA of Australia, seen during the warm-up, as he prepares to compete in the Men’s Pole Vault, during the Meeting of Paris 2024 – IAAF Diamond League, on July 08, 2024, at Charlety Stadium, Paris, France. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 29: Lauren Hoffman of the Philippines runs in Heat 2 of the Women’s 400m Hurdles Invitational at the 96th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relay on March 29, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Joe Buvid/Getty Images)
Paris 2024 Olympics will cover 45 Sports. There will be plenty of events to attend and numerous medals will be issued. There will be no medals for events resulting from an argument, incident, or accident. Fans are encouraged to check Pedigree at the Entrances. In essence, no violence.
USA and JAMAICA will engage in Athletic battle for Track and Field sprinting supremacy. Before Olympic Trials it appeared that USA had an edge in Sprinting. Like the Sand of an hour glass the granules are shifting and Jamaica is cautiously saying just wait a minute USA, not so fast. Let’s set the stage with lights and action.
Base on performances and team selections the following are expectations by Key events, Men and Women.
Men’s 100m – Fans see USA coming away with 2 medals but not necessarily the gold. Winning time should be about 9.65 seconds. Kishane Thompson, Noah Lyles, and Kenny Bednarek should leave with hardware. Oblique Seville could be a factor.
EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 27: Kenny Bednarek competes in the first round of the men’s 200 meters on Day Seven of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 27, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 23: Noah Lyles poses with the flag and the gold medal after winning the men’s 100 meter final on Day Three 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Track & Field at Hayward Field on June 23, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Women’s 100m – Fans see Julien Alfred, Shacarri Richardson, and Zoe Hobbs picking up hardware. Melissa Jefferson, Shelley Ann Fraser Pryce, and Shericka Jackson could be factors. Winning time should be about 10.70 seconds. Julien Alfred is aware that winning can become a habit. There is nothing to fear but fear itself.
Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson (R) reacts due to an injury while Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred (L) wins the women’s 200 metres competition of the Gyulai Istvan Memorial World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Meeting at the Athletic Center of Szekesfehervar, Hungary on July 9, 2024. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP) (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 27: Sha’Carri Richardson competes in the first round of the women’s 200 meters on Day Seven of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 27, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Men’s 200m – Fans see “Kung Fu” Kenny winning. The results should include Kenny Bednarek, Noah Lyles, and Bryan Lavelle. Bryan Lavelle is a sportsman pick. If Shanieke can get Bryan Lavelle to clean up his first 100m he might surprise the world. Winning time should be about 19.43 seconds.
EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 30: Kenny Bednarek reacts after finishing second in the men’s 200 meter final on Day Nine of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials on June 29, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 09: Noah Lyles of the United States crosses the finish line winning the men’s 200m during the 2024 USATF NYC Grand Prix at Icahn Stadium on June 09, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Women’s 200m – Fans believe Gabby Thomas, McKenzie Long, and Julien Alfred should pickup hardware. Shericka Jackson appears to be a factor but she is Human and might not bring her A-Game. You cannot run with a bad knee or heel.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 23: Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia competes in the Women’s 200m Heats during day five of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 23, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – JUNE 02: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning the Women’s 200 Metres Final during the 2024 Diamond League – BAUHAUS-Galan at Olympic Stadium on June 02, 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
Women’s 100m Hurdles – this event could be an Ackera Nugent vs. Masai Russell confrontation. These two STARS are rivals. They have competed multiple times before. This is the hardest event to pick top 3. Under duress fans will say Ackera Nugent, Masai Russell, and Danielle Williams should be top 3 and not necessarily in that order. Everyone else is a Factor. Whoever clears the 3rd hurdle first, wins the event. Winning time should be about 12.10 seconds.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 23: Ackera Nugent of Team Jamaica competes in the Women’s 100m Hurdles Semi-Final during day five of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 23, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)ALBUQUERQUE, NM – MARCH 11: Masai Russell of the Kentucky Wildcats and Ackera Nugent of the Arkansas Razorbacks compete in the Women’s 60 Meter Hurdles final during the 2023 Division I Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championships held at the Albuquerque Convention Center on March 11, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
Men’s 110m Hurdles – potentially a 1, 2, 3 finish for Jamaica, Rasheed Broadbell, Hansle Parchment, and Orlando Bennett. Having said that so cavalier, it might require Mr. Holloway to skip the contest. That is unlikely to happen if everyone is healthy. Suffice to say, Mr. Holloway will be a factor and a Force to reckon with. Winning time should be about 12.84 seconds.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 04: Rasheed Broadbell of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men’s 110m Hurdles Final on day seven of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 04, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 08: Grant Holloway of United States (2R) jumps the last hurdle before Rasheed Broadbell of Jamaica and Hansle Parchment of Jamaica to win Men’s 110 Metres Hurdles during the Weltklasse Zurich 2022, part of the 2022 Diamond League series at Stadion Letzigrund on September 08, 2022 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Karsten Warholm (C) of Norway competes in the Men’s 400m hurdles on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 3, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 28: Rai Benjamin competes in the men’s 400 meter hurdles semi-final on Day Eight of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 28, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
HENGELO, NETHERLANDS – JULY 7: Femke Bol of the Netherlands competing in the 400m Women during the FBK Games 2024 at FBK Stadion on July 7, 2024 in Hengelo, Netherlands. (Photo by Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 30: Gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone poses with her new world record in the women’s 400 meter hurdles final on Day Ten of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 30, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Women’s 400m flat – this event will be competitive and exciting. Aaliyah Butler, Kendall Ellis, Alexis Holmes, MariLeidy Paulino, Nickisha Pryce, Sada Williams, Rhasidat Adeleke, and Natalia Kaczmarek will stage a battle. Nickisha Pryce will be a factor. Winning time should be about 48.4X seconds.
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 08:
(L-R) Natalia Kaczmarek of Poland, Marileidy PAULINO of Dominican Republic and Alexis HOLMES of USA, during the Women’s 400m at the Meeting of Paris 2024 – IAAF Diamond League, on July 08, 2024, at Charlety Stadium, Paris, France. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Jamaica’s Nickisha Pryce competes in the women’s 400m heats during the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest on August 20, 2023. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
Men’s 400m flat – Matthew Hudson Smith, Quincy Hall, Michael Norman, Sean Bailey, Kirani James, and Steven Gardiner is expected to have strong competition in this event. Steven Gardiner will be a factor but he will have plenty of company in this contest. Winning time should be about 43.94 seconds. Antonio Watson will sit this Olympics. Fans look forward to his return in Season 2025.
Bahamas’ Steven Gardiner (R) wins ahead of Jamaica’s Sean Bailey during the men’s 400 metres competition of the Gyulai Istvan Memorial World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Meeting at the Athletic Center of Szekesfehervar, Hungary on July 9, 2024. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP) (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)Steven Gardiner of the Bahamas is celebrating after winning the men's 400 Metres final at the Doha Diamond League meeting competition at Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on May 10, 2024. (Photo by Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto via 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 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. If you are not near your best Time, Distance, or Height in July, you will be challenged in the Paris Olympics.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 07: Silver medalist, Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines celebrates on the podium after the Women’s 53kg Group A weightlifting contest on Day 2 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Riocentro – Pavilion 2 on August 7, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)BERLIN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 05: Ernest John Obiena of Philippines celebrates after victory in the Men’s Pole Vault during the ISTAD Indoor Berlin Meeting at Mercedes Benz Arena on February 05, 2021 in Berlin, Germany. Sporting stadiums around Germany remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in events occurring behind closed doors. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
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.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 24: Antonio Watson of Team Jamaica celebrates winning the Men’s 400m Final during day six of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 24, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images for World Athletics)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: Antonio Watson of Jamaica in the men’s 400m semi-final during day four of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 18: Gabrielle Thomas of Team United States reacts during a training session ahead of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 18, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 18: Gabby Thomas during the Team USA Road to Paris Bus Tour on November 18, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for NBC)
Tokyo , Japan – 26 July 2021; Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines sets a new Olympic record of lifting 127kg in the clean and jerk to win Gold during the women’s 55kg group A weightlifting final at the Tokyo Internarional Forum during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)TOPSHOT – Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena competes in the men’s pole vault final athletics event during the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on September 30, 2023. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)
EJ Obiena performed well in the World Athletics, Asian Games, and Sea Games in 2023. EJ Obiena continues to raise his ranking in the event. Now ranked number 2, he is focused on assuming the number 1 ranking. His chance of doing so is about 95 percent. Mondo Duplantis is very competitive but Fans believe 2024 will be Obiena’s year. Fans are expecting the Pole vault competition to be one of the best events at the Paris Olympics.
EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 24: Ernest John Obiena of Team Philippines competes in the Men’s Pole Vault final on day ten of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 24, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)LIEVIN, FRANCE – FEBRUARY 17: Ernest Obiena (PHI) jumps during Pole Vault during the Meeting de Lievin on February 17, 2022 in Lievin, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)
Other Philippines athletes to watch are Carlos Yulo, and Hidilyn Diaz. Others are stepping forward. Lauren Brown in the 400m Hurdles has more work to do but she is making progress. However, she might not have time to meet Olympics qualifying standard. The Philippines Olympic Gold Medal drought is over. Moving Forward we anticipate competitive Performances in the Sea Games, Asian Games, and Olympics 2024.
ANTWERP, BELGIUM – OCTOBER 07: Carlos Edriel Yulo of Team Philippines competes during the Men’s Floor Exercise Final on Day Eight of the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at Antwerp Sportpaleis on October 07, 2023 in Antwerp, Belgium. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)Gold medalist Carlos Edriel Yulo of Philippines poses during the awarding ceremony after the men’s floor exercise final at the 15th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Doha, Qatar, on 03 March 2023.
(Photo by Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
BEIJING, CHINA – AUGUST 23: Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamaica competes in the Women’s 100 metres heats during day two of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships Beijing 2015 at Beijing National Stadium on August 23, 2015 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)Jamaica’s Veronica Campbell-Brown looks at the results after straying into another lane during the women’s 200 metres athletics event at the 2015 IAAF World Championships at the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium in Beijing on August 26, 2015. AFP PHOTO / OLIVIER MORIN (Photo credit should read OLIVIER MORIN/AFP via Getty Images)
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 24: Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico in the women’s 100m hurdles final during day six of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 24, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 24: Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico in the women’s 100m hurdles final during day six of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 24, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)
The spectacle that is 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 March 2024 some will declare that competing is not the operative, winning in Paris is.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 24: Antonio Watson of Jamaica reacts to his gold medal win in the Men’s 400m Final during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 24th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 24: Antonio Watson of Jamaica reacts to his gold medal win in the Men’s 400m Final during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 24th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
BELGRADE, SERBIA – MARCH 19: Marvin Bracy of USA, Andrew Robertson of Great Britain and Nigel Ellis of Jamaica compete during the Men’s 60 Metres Semi Final Heat One during Day Two of the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Belgrade Arena on March 19, 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)CHORZOW, POLAND – JULY 16, 2023: Sha’Carri Richardson of USA, celebrates after winning the Women’s 100m, during the SILESIA Kamila Skolimowska Memorial 2023, part of the 2023 Diamond League series, on July 16, 2023, at Slaski Stadium in Chorzow. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Track and Field Season 2024 will be Shelley Ann Fraser Pryce last. She came, saw, and conquered. She performed victoriously, hugged competitors, shook hands, and prepared for more challenges. Despite apparent dominance, she remained respectful and conducted herself as a class citizen of the world Athletic Community.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 21: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica (1st L competes in the Women’s 100m Semi Final during day three of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 21, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 20: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica competes in the Women’s 100m Heats during day two of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 20, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
There is Excitement and Entertainment in Track and Field. Going forward in the 100m and 200m events, Stars will have no time to keep anything in Reserve, they will leave it all on the Track. The moment a competitor’s feet is off Blocks, Stars will BOOGIE. Stars should remember to treat competitors with respect. The competitive conduct in Track is “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, and “Good Night” – Meet me at the Tape.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 21: Marie-Josee Ta Lou of Team Ivory Coast, Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica, Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica, Brittany Brown of Team United States, and Dina Asher-Smith of Team Great Britain compete in the Women’s 100m Final during day three of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 21, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: Gabrielle Thomas of Team United States, Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia, and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica compete in the Women’s 200m Final during day seven of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 25, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images for World Athletics)
Expectations are Elaine Thompson – Herah will join the 200m chase to break the world record of 21.34 seconds. With some effort, ETH can break the 100m world record of 10.49 seconds. Her performance should produce a time of 10.47 seconds. Fans are expecting performances in the Women 200m event to be better than 21.53 seconds. Athletes, whose 200m performance is slower than 22.00 seconds, should consider participating in another event. Fans are anticipating the winning time in Paris to be 21.24 seconds. Two Stars, Shericka Jackson, and Elaine Thompson Herah are planning to assault the current 200m record of 21.34 seconds.
Elaine Thompson Herah will be fine. In 2024, she will realize 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 in the 100m and 200m at the Olympics 2024. 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 is etched in the annals of Olympic History.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 03: Elaine Thomson-Herah of Jamaica wins gold in the women’s 100m final during the athletics on day six of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 03, 2022 on the Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 04: Gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m Final on day seven of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 04, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrates winning the Women’s 200m Final next to her championship record during day seven of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 25, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – MAY 21: Zoe Hobbs of New Zealand competes in the Women’s 100m Final on May 21, 2023 in Yokohama, Japan. (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images)SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 11: Zoe Hobbs of New Zealand competes in the Women’s 100m Final during the 2023 Sydney Track Classic at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre on March 11, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – MARCH 03: Mujinga Kambundji of Switzerland competes during the 60m women round 1 heat 4/5 during Day 1 of the European Athletics Indoor Championships at the Atakoy Arena on March 03, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Evren Kalinbacak/Getty Images)ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 07: Mujinga Kambundji of Switzerland looks on after a press conference ahead of the Weltklasse Zurich 2022, part of the 2022 Diamond League series at Stadion Letzigrund on September 07, 2022 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: Bronze medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m during day four of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: Bronze medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m during day four of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)
February 2024 is the month for Athletes to discard the rust from inactivity, since the end of Season 2023. It is time to prepare the mind and body to compete in Olympics 2024. If the medal you received in 2023 is of the Bronze hue, then it is time to psyche yourself to obtain a prettier medal. If you did not get a medal in Season 2023, then re-focus in training and start all over.
All Athletes planning to participate at the Olympics July 26 to August 11, 2024, should know that Fans consider them capable on their best day, to step up to the podium. However, said Athlete must believe in him/ herself. I anticipate that by March at least one Male and one Female Athlete will declare that they are going to Paris to win.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: Gold medalist Danielle Williams of Team Jamaica celebrates on the podium during the medals ceremony for the Women’s 100m Hurdles during day seven of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 25, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: (L-R) Silver medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Team Puerto Rico, Gold medalist Danielle Williams of Team Jamaica, and Bronze medalist Kendra Harrison of Team United States pose for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m Hurdles Final during day seven of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 25, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)
Gabby Thomas will focus on the 200m, 4X100m Relay, and 4X400m Relay events. The 100m is not her event. She is stronger in distances greater than 100m. There is still hope that she will consider the 400m for Paris.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 26: Gabrielle Thomas of the United States celebrates The United States 4x 100m Relay team’s gold medal win during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 26th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 26: Gabrielle Thomas of the United States celebrates The United States 4x 100m Relay team’s gold medal win during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 26th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Fans believe that by Olympics 2024, Gabby Thomas 200m time should be about 21.5 seconds. That time might secure a position on the Podium. Women 200m Finals in Paris will be exciting. Sub 22.0 seconds will be required to get into the Final. Women 400m Finals in Paris will require Sub 49.0 seconds to get into the Final.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 27: Members of the The United States Womens 4x 100m Relay gold medal winning team, from left, Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabrielle Thomas and Twanisha Terry, on the podium during the medal ceremony at the medal plaza during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 27th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 26: Gabrielle Thomas and Twanisha Terry of the United States celebrate The United States 4x 100m Relay teams gold medal win during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 26th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Julien Alfred could be ahead of schedule. Her recent 60m performance was impressive. However, the 100m is a different race. Regardless Julien Alfred is sending a message that she will be one to reckon with in 2024.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 23: Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia competes in the Women’s 200m Heats during day five of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 23, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 04: (L-R) Silver medalist Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia, gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica and bronze medalist Daryll Neita of Team England pose for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m Final on day seven of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 04, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Devynne Charlton, appears to have memories of the women 100m Hurdles Final in Budapest. She is running like someone on a mission. Clearly to be on a mission is an admirable attribute but we will see what happens outdoors. That event is stacked with Talent from Lane 1 to Lane 9. Yes there will be nine persons in the 100m Hurdles Final.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 11: Devynne Charlton of the Bahamas sets the worlds record of 7.67 winning the Women’s 60m Hurdles during the 116th Millrose Games at The Armory Track on February 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 11: Devynne Charlton of the Bahamas sets the worlds record of 7.67 winning the Women’s 60m Hurdles during the 116th Millrose Games at The Armory Track on February 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: Bronze medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m during day four of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 21: Gold medal winner Sha’Carri Richardson of the United States with silver medal winner Shericka Jackson of Jamaica and bronze medal winner Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica after the Women’s 100m Final during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 21st, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Shelley Ann Fraser Pryce announced that Track and Field Season 2024 will be her last. She came, saw, and conquered. She performed victoriously, hugged competitors, shook hands, and prepared for more challenges. Despite apparent dominance, she remained respectful and conducted herself as a class citizen of the world Athletic Community.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica competes in the Women’s 4x100m Heats during day seven of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 25, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: (L-R) Silver medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica, Gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson of Team United States, and Bronze medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica pose for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m during day four of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)
Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce burst on the scene in 2008. Since 2008 to 2024, regardless of what happens later this year, Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce performed at an extremely high level, displaying her talents and making the Island Nation Proud. Now that the end is approaching for Shelly Ann, let us reflect and give thanks to God that we witnessed many wonderful Athletic performances by her.
Parting is such sweet sorrow but as fans of Shelly Ann, we should feel no sorrow as she leave the performing stage. She gave us many thrills between 2008 and 2023. Let us all commemorate her incomparable achievement accordingly.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: Bronze medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m during day four of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 24: Antonio Watson of Team Jamaica celebrates winning the Men’s 400m Final during day six of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 24, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
There is Excitement and Entertainment in Track and Field. Going forward in the 100m and 200m events, Stars will have no time to keep anything in Reserve in the 200m, they will leave it all on the Track. The moment a competitor’s feet is off Blocks, Stars will BOOGIE. Stars should remember to treat competitors with respect. The competitive conduct in Track is “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, and “Good Night” – Meet me at the Tape.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: Bronze medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m during day four of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: Bronze medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m during day four of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica wins the gold medal in the Women’s 200m Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – APRIL 02: Chloe Isleta competes in the Women’s 200m IM Final on Day 4 of the TYR Pro Swim Series at San Antonio at Northside Swim Center on April 02, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Beyond Christmas and a New Year is Track and Field Season – 2023. The Holidays is the calm before the competition begins. 2023 promises to be a rebuilding Year for Male Jamaican sprinters. Jamaican Female sprinters, particularly the Stars have unfinished business. Fans of Elaine Thompson – Herah(ETH) anticipate excellent years in 2023 and 2024. Between 2023 and 2024 is the time to run 10.47 for the 100M event. If a time of 10.47 is not accomplished Fans will wait for decades for that opportunity. If she runs 10.47 for the 100M in Budapest or Paris, that record will last forever and a Day.
EUGENE, OREGON – AUGUST 21: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica celebrates winning the 100m race during the Wanda Diamond League Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on August 21, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: (L-R) Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrate after completing a podium sweep in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
Absent injuries, ETH will to be a Factor in the Women 100M and 200M events in Budapest Hungary August 19, 2023. Elaine Thompson – Herah, has work to do but nothing to be nervous about. The Spear will be burning in Budapest and will make Jamaica proud.
Athletes planning to be in the Women 100M Final in Budapest with a Personal Best (PB) slower than 10.7X should skip the event. Participating in the event with a PB south of 10.7X, will make you late for Dinner, where dinner is the Gold Medal. The Women’s 100M Final in Budapest 2023 is on Track for a Time of 10.61 or better.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica poses for a photo after winning the gold medal and setting a new Olympic record in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Meanwhile there is increasing enthusiasm for Track and Field competition in the Philippines. There is congruent participation and performance in the female camp that sources believe will rival the spirit of Jamaican Athletes. It will take time to duplicate times, distances, and heights but they are moving forward.
Philippines Athletes are making efforts to improve their Long Jump, Triple Jump, and High Jump skills and exhibiting performance consistent with an “I can” attitude. Once competitively successful in International meetings, confidence will set in making the sky the limit. Future SEA Games will be preparation for Olympic competition.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Ernest John Obiena of Team Philippines competes in the Men’s Pole Vault Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena competes during the men’s pole vault event of the ISTAF indoor athletics meeting in Berlin on February 4, 2022. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)
Boxing, weightlifting, gymnastics, and swimming programs appear to be well on the way to producing Stars in the near future. Current Athletes in these disciplines are not yet Household names but avid Fans think that like Hidilyn Diaz and EJ OBIENA, some will attain prominence soon.
In Olympic Level Boxing, Female and Male Kababayans are stepping in the Ring fearless and throwing barrage of punches. They are competing in a manner the equivalent of “I am Pilipino and here to win”. Eumir Marcial is a promising Boxer who should have a successful Professional career. The “young uns” are maintaining the Legacy.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 05: Oleksandr Khyzhniak (red) of Team Ukraine exchanges punches with Eumir Marcial of Team Philippines during the Men’s Middle (69-75kg) semi final on day thirteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Kokugikan Arena on August 05, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Ueslei Marcelino – Pool/Getty Images)Philippines’ Eumir Marcial (blue) celebrates after winning by KO against Armenia’s Arman Darchinyan during their men’s middle (69-75kg) quarter-final boxing match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo on August 1, 2021. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)
Weightlifting is now a prominent sport. Weightlifters are encouraged by the performances of Hidilyn Diaz in SEA Games – 2022. Pinoys expect their good fortunes to continue. Fans expect the Team to be competitive on the International stage.
KITAKYUSHU, JAPAN – OCTOBER 24: Gold medalist Carlos Edriel Yulo of the Philippines poses with his national flag at a victory ceremony for the Men’s Vault Final during the Apparatus Finals on day seven of the 50th FIG Artistic Gymnastics Championships at Kitakyushu General Gymnasium on October 24, 2021 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Toru Hanai/Getty Images)Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo competes in the parallel bars event at the men’s apparatus finals during the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at the Kitakyushu City Gymnasium in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka prefecture on October 24, 2021. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)
Swimming is a frontline event for the Filipino Team. Kababayans are always striving to be as good as Americans are in the Pool. CHLOE ISLETA is leading the effort. Hidilyn Diaz encourages another First in an event. Chloe Isleta embraces the challenge and look forward to Olympics 2024. There is no doubt that Filipinos would like to be as good as Jamaicans are on the Track.
Pole Vault in the Philippines is getting attention. E J Obiena and Natalie Uy are creating excitement. Natalie Uy is someone to follow. Fans of E J Obiena see him as a high prospect for a Medal in the Pole Vault Olympics 2024. It is likely that he will win the Gold Medal at Olympics 2024. He did not win the Gold Medal at WAC – 2022 but he performed at a high Level and won the Bronze.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Ernest John Obiena of Team Philippines competes in the Men’s Pole Vault Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 26: Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines competes in the Women’s 55kg Weightlifting Group A match on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by An Lingjun/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)
EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 21: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning gold in the Women’s 200m Final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 21, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 21: Gold medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica poses during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 200m Final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 21, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 21: Bronze medalist Dina Asher-Smith of Team Great Britain, gold medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica, and silver medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica celebrate after competing in the Women’s 200m Final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 21, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images for World Athletics)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 21: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning gold in the Women’s 200m Final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 21, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images for World Athletics)
Clearly, some Stars did not take WAC – 2022 seriously. Quite candidly, most Fans find the Olympics more significant. As one look around at the performances, there were Stars not ready to perform well or slowing down. That prompted one competitor to say, “I did not come to compete, I came to win”. Fans like that kind of spunk in an Athlete, it means she came with “Fire in the Belly”. Base on observation, Fans might have to reset expectations for Olympics 2024.
Fans were disappointed that Kemba Nelson did not make the 100M finals but the experience will motivate her. There is a cloud hanging over the performances in the Women’s 100M and 200M. Elaine Thompson-Herah (ETH) was not ready. Her training regiment might be flawed. Too much weight lifting makes you slow. It is also possible that there are undisclosed injuries or concerns. Fans are concerned that there is a bit of regression in ETH performance. We fans like our Star but will speak up. In summary, it was more a case of ETH losing and not necessarily Shelly winning.
TOPSHOT – Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson (2nd R), Jamaica’s Kemba Nelson (R), Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (2nd L) and Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrate after winning silver in the women’s 4x100m relay final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 23, 2022. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 23: Silver medalists Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson, and Kemba Nelson of Team Jamaica pose after competing in the Women’s 4x100m Relay Final on day nine of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 23, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images for World Athletics)EUGENE, OREGON – MAY 15: Kemba Nelson of University of Oregon reacts with Jadyn Mays and Jasmin Reed after winning the women’s 100 meter dash during the Pac-12 Track & Field Championship at Hayward Field at Hayward Field on May 15, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 23: Silver medalists Elaine Thompson-Herah, Kemba Nelson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica, gold medalists Melissa Jefferson, Abby Steiner, Jenna Prandini and Twanisha Terry of Team United States and bronze medalists Tatjana Pinto, Alexandra Burghardt, Gina Luckenkemper, and Rebekka Haase of Team Germany pose during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 4x100m Relay Final on day nine of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 23, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Fact is 10.67 is impressive but Fans would be indulging in complacency or mediocrity if they get excited. Until Shelly shows us 10.54 for the 100M, Elaine Thompson-Herah (ETH) is the Fastest Woman Alive but it does not mean she will win every contest. ETH has a lot of work to do to run 10.47 for the Women’s 100M. Fans will take 10.47 anywhere, at WAC 2023 or Olympics 2024.
Acute Fans see bad blood in the interaction between Elaine and Shelly. 10.67 for the 100M will not upstage Elaine. Both Elaine and Shelly have outstanding careers but fans that have participated in Track and Field, believe ETH back to back and Olympic record is heavier and longer lasting. As far as Fans know, the World Record (WR) for the event is 10.49, set in 1988. Therefore, Fans are not certain why 10.67 were presented as a championship record. Is someone about to take 10.49 off the Books?
TOPSHOT – Gold medallist Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson (R) and silver medallist Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrate after the women’s 200m during the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon on July 21, 2022. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 21: Silver medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica fist bumps gold medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica during a press conference following the Women’s 200m Final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 21, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images for World Athletics)
Not so fast, Fans still think Elaine Thompson-Herah can do 10.47 for the 100M. She just needs to regain focus. MVP is trying to embarrass Elaine Thompson-Herah via Jako Jackson. I am sorry that Shericka Jackson is caught in the middle but until she run a 10.47 100M and or destroy the Olympic Record of 10.61, nothing doing. Yes, we “want to” be starting something.
Where does ETH go from here? She was not ready for 100M and 200M. The times required to win the featured Women events – 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 400M Hurdles, and 100M Hurdles were faster than you saw at the National Trials. The anticipated rematch between Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Shericka Jackson did not materialize.
EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 17: Gold medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica and silver medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrate after the Women’s 100m Final on day three of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 17, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 21: Bronze medalist Dina Asher-Smith of Team Great Britain, gold medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica, and silver medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica celebrate after competing in the Women’s 200m Final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 21, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images for World Athletics)
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica poses for a photo after winning the gold medal and setting a new Olympic record in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: (L-R) Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrate after completing a podium sweep in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica wins the gold medal in the Women’s 200m Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – AUGUST 21: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica celebrates winning the 100m race during the Wanda Diamond League Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on August 21, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
Track and Field is back. Going forward in the 100M and 200M events, Stars will have no time to keep anything in Reserve, they will leave it all on the Track. Stars will let competitors listen for the Gun and watch the Feet. The moment a competitor’s feet is off Blocks, Stars will BOOGIE. Stars should remember to treat competitors with respect. The competitive conduct in Track is “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, and “Good Night” – Meet me at the Tape. The TailGatePartycontinues all the way to Olympics 2024.
RABAT, MOROCCO – JUNE 05: Jamaican athlete Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrates after winning in the women’s 100mt final heat during the Diamond League at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex, in Rabat, Morocco on June 05, 2022. (Photo by Jalal Morchidi/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – MAY 28: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica celebrates after winning the women’s 1,500m during the Wanda Diamond League Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on May 28, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)]
RABAT, MOROCCO – JUNE 05: Jamaican athlete Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrates after winning in the women’s 100mt final heat during the Diamond League at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex, in Rabat, Morocco on June 05, 2022. (Photo by Jalal Morchidi/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)ROME, ITALY – JUNE 09: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica competes in Women’s 200m during the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea 2022, part of the 2022 Diamond League series at Stadio Olimpico on June 09, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Mantovani/Getty Images)
In Rome, Shericka Jackson ran the 200M in a time of 21.91. That is a good step forward for her season. Pundits and naysayers should remember that Shericka Jackson can run faster. Her performance sends a strong message regarding expectations for the 200M event at World Championships 2022. To Pundits and naysayers who like to bash ETH, sending a warning will require a minimum time of 21.51.
Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson (3rdR) wins the Women’s 200m event ahead of Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah (L) and Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith (2ndL) on June 9, 2022 during the Wanda Diamond League athletics meeting at the Olympic Stadium in Rome. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)OLIMPIC STADIUM, ROME, ITALY – 2022/06/09: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica, Dina Asher-Smith of Great Britain and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica compete in the 200m women during the IAAF Diamond League Golden Gala meeting. Elaine Thompson-Herah placed second, Dina Asher-Smith placed third and Shericka Jackson placed first. (Photo by Andrea Staccioli /Insidefoto/LightRocket via Getty Images)
There will be lots of Fans chatter such as; we think ETH will destroy the Field again, or we think Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce is going to defend her World Championship Title, or we think Shericka Jackson is getting tired of being third Fiddler and generate an upset. All results are possible if you believe.
Which Star will be the Phantom of the Opera? Will Gabby Thomas impose her will and be a World Championships Track and Field party crasher. Will Mboma experience a miracle and make an appearance. We will just have to wait and see. Whatever!!! The Five – Elaine, Shelly, Shericka, Gabby, and Christine Mboma will be factors. World Championships 2022, as it pertains to Women sprints, will revolve around the FIVE.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Marie-Josee Ta Lou of Team Ivoy Coast, Christine Mboma of Team Namibia, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica and Gabrielle Thomas of Team United States compete in the Women’s 200m Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 03, 2021 Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Roger Sedres/Gallo Images/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 06: Gabrielle Thomas of Team TEAM UNITED STATES competes during the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay on day fourteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 06, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 26: Gabby Thomas celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the Women’s 200 Meters Final on day nine of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 26, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 26: Gabby Thomas (C), first, Jenna Prandini (L), second, and Anavia Battle, third, celebrate on the podium after the Women’s 200 Meters Final on day nine of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 26, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Athletes planning to be in the Women 100M Final in Oregon with a Personal Best (PB) slower than 10.7X should STAY HOME or skip the event. Participating in the event with a PB south of 10.7X, will make you late for Dinner, where Dinner is the Gold Medal. The Women 100M Final in Oregon 2022 is on Track for a Time of 10.47 or better. The Women 200M Final in Oregon 2022 is on Track for a Time of 21.5 or better The Tail Gate Party has begun.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 01: (L-R) Silver medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah and bronze medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica pose with their medals during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m Final on day nine of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 01, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – AUGUST 21: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica celebrates winning the 100m race during the Wanda Diamond League Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on August 21, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
Gold medallist Jamaica’s Hansle Parchment poses with his medal on the podium after the men’s 110m hurdles event during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium in Tokyo on August 5, 2021. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 05: Bronze medalist Ronald Levy of Team Jamaica holds up his medal on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men’s 110m Hurdles on day thirteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 05, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Olympics 2021 and Prefontaine Classic 2021 is History. Up next of significance is World Athletic Championships – 2022. Jamaica’s Male Track and Field Athletes had a disappointing year in 2021. Thankfully the hurdlers were running. However, we need a Team. We need some Male athletes in the 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, and 1500M events. Fans believe there are already qualified candidates for the Long Jump, Triple Jump, Discus, and Shot Put. The question is those prospects still actively pursuing an Athletic Career. In the search for Stars, remember the High Jump and Relays.
Jamaica’s male Track and Field athletes are having a drought but the Track Man is anticipating Rain for World Championship 2022 and torrential Rain for Olympics 2024. Rain in this context is indicative of Signature Performances. Cheers to you, Red Stripe beer, and Dragon Stout. Things will get better but it is time to get to work. Fans will patiently wait and provide pens for Signature performances.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 05: Hansle Parchment of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men’s 110m Hurdles Final on day thirteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 05, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 5: Bronze Medalist Ronald Levy of Jamaica celebrates following the Men’s 110m Hurdles Final on day thirteen of the athletics events of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 5, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
Where are the prospects for Jamaica’s male Track and Field? It is time for all to Big Up. Usain is not the only one who can run. Did Usain take the best track shoes home? Thank goodness, he did not take the women shoes. It cannot be that because Usain Bolt no longer runs others wont. Usain Bolt might have been an inspiration or the equivalent of an insurance policy but Fans are looking for a few good men to inspire and motivate others.
There were great expectations that success at Common Wealth Games 2018 would carry forward to Olympics 2020 in Tokyo. Unfortunately, Fans did not realize that expectation in Tokyo 2021. At Commonwealth Games 2018, the team placed 11TH out of 43 with 27 Medals in total – 7 Gold, 9 Silver, and 11 Bronze. Not too shabby for an Island Nation. Fans anticipated improvement in Field events such as Long Jump, Triple JumpJavelin, Discus, Shot Put, Hammer throw, and High Jump. Fedrick Dacres and Traves Smikle won gold and silver respectively for Jamaica in the men’s discus. Those gains did not materialize in Tokyo 2021 but they are forthcoming.
Silver medallist Jamaica’s Fedrick Dacres poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men’s Discus Throw at the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on October 1, 2019. (Photo by MUSTAFA ABUMUNES / AFP) (Photo credit should read MUSTAFA ABUMUNES/AFP via Getty Images)DOHA, QATAR – SEPTEMBER 28: Fedrick Dacres of Jamaica prepares to compete in the Men’s Discus qualification during day two of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Hurdling has caught on. In general, Jamaica’s Male Hurdlers are demonstrating what Fans expected in this Event. Hansle Parchment won Gold and Ronald Levy won Bronze in the 110M hurdles Olympics 2020 in Tokyo. Jaheel Hyde has some work to do in the Men’s 400 meters hurdles but he can (Jama I can) do it. Nathon Allen and Yohan Blake should consider Retirement. There is only so much continuous running in the legs of a Professional sprinter. Both Men should try out for World Athletic Championships – 2022, end a Career, and move forward to a New Frontier. Below special reference and respect to some veteran Athletes.
BYDGOSZCZ, POLAND – JULY 21: Jaheel Hyde from Jamaica competes in men’s 400 metres hurdles during the IAAF World U20 Championships at the Zawisza Stadium on July 21, 2016 in Bydgoszcz, Poland. (Photo by Adam Nurkiewicz/Getty Images for IAAF)BYDGOSZCZ, POLAND – JULY 23: Jaheel Hyde from Jamaica celebrates winning a gold medal in men’s 400 metres hurdles during the IAAF World U20 Championships at the Zawisza Stadium on July 23, 2016 in Bydgoszcz, Poland. (Photo by Adam Nurkiewicz/Getty Images for IAAF)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 01: Jaheel Hyde of Jamaica competes in the semi finals of the Men’s 400m Hurdles on day nine of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 01, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Omar McLeod still impress despite not making the Team for Olympics 2020. Fans not sure what happened in the Jamaica Olympic Trials, probably overconfidence. His performances created interest in the 110M Hurdles event. The 110M Hurdles is an event in which Jamaican Athletes can excel. Until Omar is defeated at the Olympics or retires, he owns that event. He was the first from Jamaica to win the event on that stage. For now, let him enjoy the fame and fortune. It is time to get ready for World Athletic Championships – 2022. I am 100 percent behind him and support his consideration of the 400M Hurdles. Is it possible that Omar McLeod, Hansle Parchment, and Ronald Levy could produce a 123 in the 110M hurdles? Fans think it is possible.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 16: Omar Mcleod of Jamaica celebrates with the flag of Jamaica after winning the gold medal in the Men’s 110m Hurdles Final on Day 11 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 16, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 17: Gold medalist Omar Mcleod of Jamaica poses during the medal ceremony for the Men’s 110m Hurdles Final on Day 12 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 17, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 07: Omar McLeod of Jamaica celebrates after winning the Men’s 110 metres hurdles final during day four of the 16th IAAF World Athletics Championships London 2017 at The London Stadium on August 7, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images for IAAF)
Bronze medallist Jamaica’s Ronald Levy poses on the podium after the men’s 110m hurdles event during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium in Tokyo on August 5, 2021. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 5: Bronze Medalist Ronald Levy of Jamaica celebrates following the Men’s 110m Hurdles Final on day thirteen of the athletics events of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 5, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 05: Bronze medalist Ronald Levy of Team Jamaica celebrates after competing in the Men’s 110m Hurdles Final on day thirteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 05, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 10: Javon Francis of Jamaica celebrates winning bronze in the Men’s 400 metres final during the Athletics on day six of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Carrara Stadium on April 10, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 10: Bronze medalist Javon Francis of Jamaica looks on during the medal ceremony for the Mens 400 metres during the Athletics on day six of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Carrara Stadium on April 10, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – MAY 11: Javon Francis of Jamaica competes during round 1 of the Men’s 4x400m Relay on day one of the IAAF World Relays at Nissan Stadium on May 11, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 18: O’Dayne Richards of Jamaica competes in Men’s Shot Put Qualifying on Day 13 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 18, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 09: O’Dayne Richards of Jamaica competes in the Men’s Shot Put final during the Athletics on day five of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Carrara Stadium on April 9, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)O’Dayne Richards (JAM) competes in Shot Put Men during the IAAF Diamond League Golden Gala at the Olimpico Stadium in Rome, Italy on June 6, 2019
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Everton Clarke might not recover from failing to make the Team for Olympics 2020. There was excitement at Olympics 2020 but the careers of some athletes suffered, including Everton Clarke.
Jamaica’s Yohan Blake celebrates with a national flag after winning gold in the men’s 100 metres final at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships in Daegu on August 28, 2011. AFP PHOTO / OLIVIER MORIN (Photo credit should read OLIVIER MORIN/AFP via Getty Images)Gold medallist Yohan Blake of Jamaica bites his medal during the award ceremony for the men’s 100 metres final at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships in Daegu on August 29, 2011. AFP PHOTO / KIM JAE-HWAN (Photo credit should read KIM JAE-HWAN/AFP via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Yohan Blake of Jamaica in the heats of the mens 100m during the Athletics event on Day 8 of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Roger Sedres/Gallo Images/Getty Images)Nathan Allen wins his heat in the men’s 400 meters during the National Senior Trials at National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on July 2, 2016. / AFP / Ricardo Makyn (Photo credit should read RICARDO MAKYN/AFP via Getty Images)Jamaica’s Bronze medalist Warren Weir (left). Silver medalist Yohan Blake (rightt) and Gold medalist Usain Bolt (centre) celebrate after the Men’s 200m Final (Photo by EMPICS Sport – PA Images via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 07: Nathon Allen of Team Jamaica reacts after the Men’s 4 x 400m Relay Final on day fifteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 30: Traves Smikle of Team Jamaica competes in the Men’s Discus Throw Qualification on day seven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 30, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 30: Traves Smikle of Team Jamaica competes in the Men’s Discus Throw Qualification on day seven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 30, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 30: Traves Smikle of Team Jamaica competes in the Men’s Discus Throw Qualification on day seven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 30, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Jamaica’s male Athletes graded by Event and expectations before World Athletic Championships – 2022 is as follows:100M – Need Improvement – C. 200M – Need Improvement – C. 400M – Need Improvement – C. 800M – Need much Improvement – D. 1500M– Need much Improvement – D. Long Jump – Need Improvement – B. Triple Jump – Need much Improvement – D. High Jump – Need much Improvement – F. Hurdles 110M – Excellent – A+. Hurdles 400M – Good – B. Discus – Good – B. Shot Put – Good – B. Javelin – Need much Improvement – F. 4 × 100M relay – Need Improvement – C, and 4 × 400M relay – Need Improvement – C.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 07: Gold medal winners Briana Williams, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica stand on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay on day fifteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
Times are changing. Athletes are relocating or changing Camps and affiliation. Perhaps, Athletes should change coaches every Eight (8) years or after two (2) Olympic Cycles. This will give Athletic Pundits additional material to write. Arguably, 2016 – 2024 will be the Era of Elaine Thompson – Herah. Despite taking a presumed Sabbatical in 2017 – 2020, one cannot refute her Dominance in the Women 100M and 200M events and the difference she makes on a 4 X100M RelaySquad.
Olympics 2021 and Prefontaine Classic 2021 is History. Up next of significance is World Athletic Championships – 2022. Fans envision another 123 in the Women 100M event. If the Cast of characters is the same and Elaine, Shelly, and Shericka are healthy, then it is possible. World Athletic Championships could be considered a redundancy but it is good for the Sport of Track and Field. Monetarily, it is good for Athletes of the Caliber we saw in Tokyo Olympics 2021. Fans will enjoy seeing another 123 performance and greedy enough to request repeats, the equivalent of refills at the Soda Fountain.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica wins the womens 100m final during the Athletics event on Day 8 of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Roger Sedres/Gallo Images/Getty Images)TOPSHOT – Gold medallist Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrates during the medal ceremony for the women’s 200m event during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on August 4, 2021. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 01: (L-R) Silver medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah and bronze medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica pose with their medals during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m Final on day nine of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 01, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
World Athletic Championships – 2022 should be entertaining. There is a possibility that Elaine Thompson – Herah will run 10.47 and 21.2 for the 100M and 200M respectively. Fans anticipate Shericka Jackson will join the 100M 10.6X club. A review of Olympics 2021 and Prefontaine Classic 2021 show Shericka Jackson closing fast at the end of each race. This is confirmation that Shericka Jackson is making progress with her Speed. There is work required on her start. Start is not limited to getting out of the Blocks it includes forward progress by or about 30 Meters into the 100M and 200Mevents.
Some athletes could have a career-challenging year in 2022. For example if Shacari Richardson finds it difficult to beat 123, she may not participate in World Athletic Championships – 2022 or Olympics 2024. Will Christine Mboma get faster and allowed to compete in the 400M? Will Gabby Thomas decide to compete in the 100M? Fans of Gabrielle Thomas are not keen on her ability to be a Star in the 100M and the 400M events. Her Athletic history seems best suited for the 200M. Gabrielle Thomas can be a star in the 400M event if she studies this race. Regardless she will compete.
EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 24: Gabby Thomas reacts after competing in the first round of the Women’s 200 Meter Dash on day seven of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 24, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 2: Gabrielle Thomas of United States of America competing in the Women’s 200m Round 1 during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 2, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan (Photo by Ronald Hoogendoorn/BSR Agency/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Bronze medal winner Gabrielle Thomas celebrates after the Women’s 200m Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Olympics 2024 should be exciting. The French Athletes will bring their best Game but not likely to be as good as this 400M Performance. Fans of Elaine Thompson – Herah yearn for Signature Performances at the Paris Olympics – 2024. Gauntlet down, Fans anticipate 10.47 for the 100M and 21.2 for the 200M or better. The Spear should burn in Paris. Should the gods of Athletic Health smile, Elaine Thompson – Herah, will perform at an extremely high level and make Jamaica proud. All 100M finalist in Paris know in advance, that if their Personal Best (PB) is south of 10.7X, they will be late for Dinner where dinner is the Gold Medal.
Three-Peat and 123 is very much a possibility at the Paris Olympics – 2024. Three-Peat – Fans of Elaine Thompson – Herah believe she can win the 100M and 200M for a third consecutive time at the Paris Olympics – 2024.123 – Fans envision the expected three (3) Jamaican entrants in the Women’s 100M Final in Paris, to finish 1, 2, 3, and stake Flag on the Podium, regardless of the names associated with the entrants.
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah reacts after winning the women’s 200m final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on August 3, 2021. (Photo by Javier SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah crosses the finish line to win the women’s 200m final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on August 3, 2021. (Photo by Luis ACOSTA / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ACOSTA/AFP via Getty Images)
EUGENE, OREGON – AUGUST 21: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica celebrates winning the 100m race during the Wanda Diamond League Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on August 21, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – AUGUST 21: Sha’Carri Richardson reacts after finishing last in the 100m race during the Wanda Diamond League Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on August 21, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica wins the womens 100m final during the Athletics event on Day 8 of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Roger Sedres/Gallo Images/Getty Images)