South Africa’s Akani Simbine (L) and Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson (R) react after running in men’s 100m during the Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League athletics meeting in Keqiao, Shaoxing, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province, on May 3, 2025. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP) (Photo by PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images)South Africa’s Akani Simbine (L) and Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson (R) compete in men’s 100m during the Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League athletics meeting in Keqiao, Shaoxing, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province, on May 3, 2025. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP) (Photo by PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images)
Grand Slam Track (GST) in Kingston, Miami, and Philadelphia was a success. Clearly Per Capita income and Lifestyles were not addressed before the events. Arrangements to give excess Bleacher seats to schools and charity organizations were not made. Arrangements will be needed at all future GST venues. It will be easier to sell concession stand items than fill seats.
The cancellation of GST LA is disturbing. Will the Los Angeles venue continue to be a problem? I hope the authorities resolve this matter before Olympics 2028. Recent Reports regarding GST is a Scam and sounds more like a political presentation.Michael Johnson and his Team is well advised to step back pay the Athletes owed then review the Financial Plan.
08 August 2024, France, Saint-Denis: Olympics, Paris 2024, athletics, Stade de France, 4 x 100 m, men, heats, Lucas Ansah-Peprah from Germany, Kishane Thompson from Jamaica and Pablo Mateo from France (l-r) in action. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images)08 August 2024, France, Saint-Denis: Olympics, Paris 2024, athletics, Stade de France, 4 x 100 m, men, heats, Lucas Ansah-Peprah from Germany, Kishane Thompson from Jamaica and Pablo Mateo from France (l-r) in action. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Fans will support Kingston as a Location each year for GST but not as the lead month. In men sprinting for Jamaica. Kishane Thompson, Oblique Seville, Akeem Blake, Nishion Ebanks, Rohan Watson and Bryan Levell, should figure prominent in competitions to develop a “Big 3” in men sprinting. At this juncture, Kishane Thompson, Oblique Seville, and Akeem Blake are odds on favorite to get the Top Three (3) spots and produce a 1,2,3 result at World Athletics Championships (WAC) in September. Athletes are reminded to check Qualifying standards.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 08: Kishane Thompson of Team Jamaica react following the Men’s 4 x 100m Relay on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)Gold medalist Noah Lyles C of United States, silver medalist Kishane Thompson L of Jamaica and bronze medalist Fred Kerley of the United States react during the victory ceremony of the men’s 100m of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024. (Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua via Getty Images)
Oblique Seville still has to check in at the Inquiry Lounge. It appears that Oblique Seville is still working on his approach to winning the 100m, absent his staring and finger pointing.
Grand Slam Track (GST) will enhance the sport. Recent Reports regarding GST is a Scam and designed to discourage and attempt to ruin confidence. Some Athletes will experience Increase in Income. Track and Field is the oldest Sport and is not going anywhere anytime soon. Every Sport has a Track or Field component.
USA’s Kenneth Bednarek (L) of team Nike celebrates is congrtulated by Jamaica’s Oblique Seville after winning the men’s men 100m short sprint during the Grand Slam Track competition at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on April 4, 2025. (Photo by Ricardo Makyn / AFP) (Photo by RICARDO MAKYN/AFP via Getty Images)USA’s Kenneth Bednarek (C) of team Nike crosses the finish line in first place ahead of Jamaica’s Oblique Seville (L), USA’s Fred Kerley (2nd L) and Britain’s Zharnel Hughes (R) in the men’s men 100m short sprint during the Grand Slam Track competition at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on April 4, 2025. (Photo by Ricardo Makyn / AFP) (Photo by RICARDO MAKYN/AFP via Getty Images)
2027 could see the birth of Grand Slam Field (GSF) or something similar. There is room for creativity. Such an arena could result in showcasing the Javelin event. GSF would allow for a peeling back of the Layers on the Onion associated with this competitive event. Opening and studying Javelin at this level will produce another Star or Legend in the event.
Fans believe Kishane Thompson will run a time of 9.69 seconds for the 100m in 2025. Akeem Blake should produce a time of 9.80 seconds and Oblique Seville a time of 9.84 seconds. It does not appear that Kishane, Akeem, or Oblique are interested in competing in the 200m. That is unfortunate because traditionally sprinters also ran the 200m. As the season move forward we will determine if Nishion Ebanks can run the 200m well.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 4: Kishane Thompson of Jamaica and United States’ Noah Lyles watch the big screen for the results in a close Men’s 100m Final on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 4, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 4: Kishane Thompson of Jamaica and United States’ Noah Lyles watch the big screen for the results in a close Men’s 100m Final on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 4, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
Nishion Ebanks ran an impressive 60m at the Central Hurdles Meet in a Race that Kishane Thompson won in a magnificent time of 6.48 seconds. However, it is still too early to project Nishion Ebanks true abilities. Nishion has a good chance of making the 4X100m Relay Team or be a replacement should there be an injury. Many questions regarding comparisons between Kishane, Akeem, and Oblique will be answered this month. There is lots of talk about athletes not having time to participate in the 4X100m Relay. If that is True, who won the Four Medals and in which event – 2024.
Bryan Levell received the memo and is back in action for the 2025 Season. Regardless 60m and 100m are not events in which he is expected to do well. Fans will await his performances in the 200m. We believe that Bryan Levell might be able to run the 200m in about 19.72 seconds and the 100m in 9.94 seconds. Bryan Levell still needs to reconcile his mental approach to running the 200m event. When Bryan Levell is convinced that the 200m event is won in the first 100m he will be a much better competitor.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 6: Bryan Levell of Team Jamaica and Brendon Rodney of Team Canada competes during the Men’s 200m Repechage Round on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 6, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kevin Voigt/GettyImages)Japan’s Koki Ueyama (L), Jamaica’s Bryan Levell and Canada’s Brendon Rodney compete in the men’s 200m repechage round of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 6, 2024. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
This group of Athletes, Kishane Thompson, Oblique Seville, and Akeem Blake has potential to develop into a “Big 3 Men” sprinting force. They will start slowly in 2025 and blossom into a dominant force by WAC 2025. All three men will need to revert to basics and reconstruct all phases of their 100m performance. Perish the thought of slow start, late Transition, and winning from behind. That approach is the recipe for 4th Place and agony of defeat in the 100m. There is no Dinner at the end of that path. For WAC 2025 Athletes need to bring their A-Game. There has never been a better time for a resurgence of Jamaica Male sprinting dominance. Fans are pleading for this eventuality.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 08: Kishane Thompson of Team Jamaica react following the Men’s 4 x 100m Relay on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)Gold medalist Noah Lyles C of United States, silver medalist Kishane Thompson L of Jamaica and bronze medalist Fred Kerley of the United States react during the victory ceremony of the men’s 100m of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024. (Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua via Getty Images)
Julien Alfred might be considering a Double of 200m and 400m, participation this Season. Unfortunately that might not be her best option. Julien, is quietly creating a Saint Lucia Track Team. As soon as a Relay team of Athletes is assembled Saint Lucia will be ready. Gabby Thomas ascended to the Women’s 200m throne but appears to have less option. Sydney McLaughlin – Levrone took her Crown as the 400mH Olympic champion. She could have issues with competition in the 400m Flat.
PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 06: Gabrielle Thomas of the United States wins the gold medal in the Women’s 200m Final, with Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia winning the silver medal and Favour Ofili of Nigeria finishing in sixth place during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 6th, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 06: Gabrielle Thomas of the United States wins the gold medal in the Women’s 200m Final, with Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia winning the silver medal and Favour Ofili of Nigeria finishing in sixth place during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 6th, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
“Big 3 Women” roster is still under re-construction. Tia Clayton is energized and roaring to go in 2025. Her sights are set on WAC 2025 and she will run a 10.7X for the 100m. Fans eagerly anticipateTia Clayton to challenge for a spot on the “Big 3” roster. Even if she fails to get a sold spot in 2025, we believe she will before Olympics 2028. WAC is preparing Dinner to be served in September. Mirror on the wall which Athlete will be the hungriest of them all.
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)(L/R) Retired US Olympic and World Champion sprinter Michael Johnson poses alongside the four Slam Champs USA’s Kenneth Bednarek, USA’s Gabrielle Thomas, Ethiopia’s Diribe Welteji and Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith during the Grand Slam Track competition at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Ricardo Makyn / AFP) (Photo by RICARDO MAKYN/AFP via Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 07: Gold medalist Gabrielle Thomas of Team United States (C), Silver medalist Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia (L) and Bronze medalist Brittany Brown of Team United States (R) celebrate on the podium during the Women’s 200m medal ceremony on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 07: Silver medalist Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia celebrates on the podium during the Women’s 200m medal ceremony on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
If anything can go wrong it will. That should be Jamaica takeaway from Olympics 2024. It appears that Jamaica was not ready for Prime Time. Some of us saw that eventuality from the slow times and felt it from the lack of enthusiasm. The bickering between the JAAA and JOA contributed to the lack of preparation. While rebuilding “the Big 3”, it is time to do the same for the JAAA and JOA. Something is broken let’s fix it now.
Fans are disappointed that Shericka Jackson was unable to participate in Olympics 2024. From the beginning of the season it was obvious that Shericka Jackson was not FIT. Shericka Jackson inability to perform in the 100m, 200m, and the 4X100 Relay will change Hardware distribution and the aspirations of Team Mates, especially Tia Clayton.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 08: Gabrielle Thomas of Team United States looks after competing in the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay Round 1 on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 26: Gabrielle Thomas of the United States on the podium with her silver medal and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica with her gold medal won in the Women’s 200m Final, during the medal ceremony at the medal plaza 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)
This is tragic. With Elaine and Shericka out, and “Mommy Rocket” departing; rebuilding the Big 3 is more dire than envisioned. It’s the equivalent of saying “when trouble a come no shell no blow”. In other words, turn on the lights the party is over. However, it should be a temporary setback.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica reacts after the women’s 100m round 1 of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 2, 2024. (Photo by Lui Siu Wai/Xinhua via Getty Images)Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica reacts after the women’s 100m round 1 of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 2, 2024. (Photo by Li Gang/Xinhua via Getty Images)
The Men’s 100m Final was a wonderful display of Acceleration and Velocity. Thank goodness Kishane Thompson and Noah Lyles ran the same time. It was Kishane Thompson race to lose. What Fans are still unsure of is why Thompson was unable to separate himself from the field. Did he tighten up because of pressure or was it something else. We know he is faster than Noah Lyles but he still has to prove it.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 05: Silver medalist Kishane Thompson of Team Jamaica 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 Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)08 August 2024, France, Saint-Denis: Olympics, Paris 2024, athletics, Stade de France, 4 x 100 m, men, heats, Lucas Ansah-Peprah from Germany, Kishane Thompson from Jamaica and Pablo Mateo from France (l-r) in action. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Instructions about shutting down can confuse an Athlete. Athletes should Train and prepare to run THROUGH the Line and not run TO the Line in 100m races. This is why Fans prefer use of the Tape in 100m and 200m Races. If Tape was at the Finish Line there would be no dispute as to “who really won”. 100m Finals require Physical and Mental conditioning. Athletes should guard themselves from disappointment or the agony of defeat. Fans will accept Kishane Thompson not executing well.
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)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)
Carlos Edriel Yulo of Philippines reacts after the men’s vault final of artistic gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo by Cao Can/Xinhua via Getty Images)Gold medalist Carlos Yulo Edriel of Philippines poses for photos during the victory ceremony of men’s vault of artistic gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo by Cao Can/Xinhua via Getty Images)
The events below were omitted from previous commentary regarding expectations at the Paris Olympic games of 2024. Even if it’s just a noteworthy mention the following events deserve attention.
RELAYS:
MEN’S 4X100:
This looks like an open and shut case for USA unless they drop the Baton. Fans expect Italy, Canada, and Great Britain to compete well. Fans do not see Jamaica offering much of a challenge but that’s why they run the races. USA will start with Christian Coleman and mix and match for Legs 2, 3, 4. Jamaica will start with Akeem Blake, Oblique Seville on second, and Kishane Thompson – on Anchor. The question is who runs third leg for Jamaica. Is it Bryan LeVelle? USA, Canada, and Italy should be the top 3.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 07: Noah Lyles of Team USA and Joshua Hartmann of Team Germany compete in the men’s 200m semi-finals at the Stade de France during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France on August 07, 2024. (Photo by Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 7: Noah Lyles of Team United States competing in the Men’s 200m Semi-Final during Day 12 of Athletics – Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Rene Nijhuis/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
WOMEN’S 4X100:
USA should win easily unless they drop the Baton. Fans expect Great Britain, and Netherlands to compete well. Fans do not see Jamaica offering much of a challenge. Canada and Italy could be factors. Top 3 should be USA, Great Britain, and Netherlands.
08 August 2024, France, Saint-Denis: Olympics, Paris 2024, athletics, Stade de France, 4 x 100 m, women, preliminary heats, Rebekka Haase from Germany in action next to Sha’carri Richardson (r) from the USA. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images)Paris , France – 8 August 2024; Sha’carri Richardson of Team United States after the women’s 4 x 100m relay heats at the Stade de France during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. (Photo By Sam Barnes/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
MEN’S 4X400:
USA should win easily unless they drop the Baton. Fans expect Great Britain, Botswana and Netherlands to compete well. Canada and Italy could be factors. Top 3 should be USA, Great Britain, and Netherlands. Top 3 should be USA, Great Britain, and Netherlands.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 08: Quincy Hall of Team Unites States is seen with his Gold medal from the Men’s 400m final on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 24: Quincy Wilson competes in the men’s 400 meter final on Day Four of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 24, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WOMEN’S 4X400:
USA should win easily unless they drop the Baton or falter. Fans expect Jamaica, and Netherlands to compete well. Top 3 should be USA, Netherlands, and Jamaica. Nickisha Pryce is a Factor and should Anchor. Fans believe she can beat Sydney McLaughlin – Levrone.
Track & Field: 2024 Summer Olympics: Team USA Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone in action competes during the Women’s 400m hurdle semifinal event at Stade de France.
Paris, France 8/6/2024
CREDIT: Simon Bruty (Photo by Simon Bruty/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
(Set Number: X164576 TK1)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 06: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of Team United States competes in the semi finals of the Women’s 400m Hurdles on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 06, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 05: Megan Tapper of Team Jamaica competes during the Women’s 100m Hurdles Round 1 heats on day eight of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 05, 2022 on the Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 5: Megan Tapper of Jamaica reacts after winning the Women’s 100m Hurdles – Round 1 – Heat 2 during the Athletics competition at Alexander Stadium during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on August 5, 2022, in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
This fan is always positive and honest about Team Jamaica chances in Track and Field competition. Except for Shericka Jocko Jackson and the Male and Female Hurdlers, expectations are not high. Performances by event when compared to that of the USA Team are disappointing.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica react after winning the silver and bronze medals 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images)ROME, ITALY – JUNE 09: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica celebrates after winning the 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 Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)
Looming disappointment came and left the Stadium. Let us move forward. MVP Track Club is not a need or of value in the way forward for Elaine Thompson Herah (ETH). 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 of winning 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 disappointing 2023 season will be forever known. Newcomers to the Sport will aspire to win multiple doubles and not just a gold medal in an event. That mindset will add another level to Athletics.
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)Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah poses with her gold medal at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2021, following victory in the women’s 200 meters at the Tokyo Olympics the previous day. (Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images)
Having said that let us look at the Jamaican National Trials – 2023. What was the Takeaway for astute Fans? Females are ready but need some fine-tuning. Male sprinters are glaringly not ready. Yohan Blake is ready to join the Sports Max Team. It is time for him to give Commentary and withdraw from competition.
Males who competed in the Jamaican 2023 National Trials should pull up a chair, watch a video of their performance, and while doing so get a video of the USA National Trials. Each Athlete should ask himself one question, am I good enough to compete? If you want an answer from this Fan, no you are not. Let us just look at the 100M and 200M. If your plan is to run 9.9X for the 100M and 20.2X for the 200M and write home to Mama announcing your victory in Budapest, I urge you to perish the thought. My recommendation is for the 100M think sub 9.8X and for the 200M think sub 19.7X.
Jamaica’s Silver medalist Yohan Blake (left) and Gold medalist Usain Bolt celebrate after the Men’s 200m Final (Photo by EMPICS Sport – PA Images 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)
Where it relates to the Relays there are four events and Jamaica has a slight edge in one, the Women 4 X 100M relay. Baton passing will be Key in the 4 X 100M relay. Whoever runs Legs 1 and 2 will be crucial to the result. My assumption is Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce will run the third Leg and Shericka Jocko Jackson will run the Anchor Leg.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 06: Briana Williams, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrate winning the gold medal in the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay Final on day fourteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 06, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)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)
DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA – AUGUST 24: Yohan Blake of Jamaica poses for a portrait session at the Daegu Sport Museum on August 24, 2011 in Daegu, South Korea. (Photo by Getty Images for adidas)Jamaica’s silver medalist Yohan Blake gestures on the podium of the men’s 100m at the athletics event of the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 6, 2012 in London. AFP PHOTO / JEWEL SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/GettyImages)
Fans are calling for an end to the drought of victories and a return to performances consistent with Heritage. Fans anticipate Jamaica’s male Track and Field athletes to resume dominance at Olympics 2024. From this perspective, World Championships 2023 will not be the venue for Signature Performances. We know things will get better but it is time to get to work. Fans will patiently wait and provide pens for Signature performances at Olympics 2024.
There are 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. 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. 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. Those gains did not materialize in Tokyo 2021 but Fans anticipate they are forthcoming.
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah with her gold medal during the medal ceremony for Women’s 200m – Final at Alexander Stadium on day ten of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Picture date: Sunday August 7, 2022. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 07: Elaine Thompson-Herah finishes in during Athletics Track & Field on day ten of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 7, 2022 on the Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
Contrary to recent chatter, Track Fans including Puma and Nike will not let Track and Field die. Track and Field is the oldest Sport as the Drum is the oldest instrument. Track Athletes represent the best in Sports.
ATLANTA, GA MAY 06: Erriyon Knighton (l) and Noah Lyles (c) of the United States and Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya run the Men’s 150m during the adidas Atlanta City Games on May 6th, 2023 at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 09: Noah Lyles of Team United States celebrates after winning the Men’s 100 Metres final during Meeting de Paris, part of the 2023 Diamond League series at Stade Charlety on June 09, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Tradition fades but never dies. There are trends, resurgences, and ebbing flows in Track and Field. Individual competition is here to stay. Competition among individuals starts from kindergarten and continues in the workplace including Politics and government.
Los Angeles, CA – May 27: Ackeem Blake, right, of Jamaica wins the mens 100m race with a time of 9.89 ahead of Christian Coleman of the USA who finished third with a time of 9.91 during the USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix and USATF Distance Classic at Drake Stadium on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 27, 2023. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)USA’s Fred Kerley (L) crosses the finish line to win the Men’s 100m event of the Wanda Diamond League 2023 Golden Gala on June 2, 2023 at the Ridolfi stadium in Florence, Tuscany. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)
Track and Field can never die. There are so many young people participating and on the cusp of making a name for themselves. Post 2024, there will be many new names in Track and Field, Male and Female. By 2028, records that seemed impossible to break will be eclipsed.
USA’s Sydney McLaughlin crosses the finish line to win the women’s 4x400m relay final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 24, 2022. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 27: (L-R) Andre Levrone and Sydney McLaughlin arrive to attend the DIOR fashion show as part of the PFW on September 27, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/GC Images)
Meanwhile, there is concern about the whereabouts of Elaine Thompson Herah (ETH). Fans do not recall her being missing in action this long. Fact is, any Athlete not showing signs of readiness by July will not be ready for Budapest. If she plans to compete, now is the time to step forward.
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)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)
Fans will have no problem if she decides not to compete in 2023. It will be acceptable if she takes a sabbatical and return in 2024 to attempt the 3-Peat Double of the 100M and 200M. We fans will be satisfied with that outcome. Absent knowledge of any impediment, fans are anxious for her return to the Track. At this juncture it would be nice and preferable if (ETH) schedule a Press Conference and declare her career intentions. True Fans will have no issues with her position or decision.
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 06: Briana Williams, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrate winning the gold medal in the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay Final on day fourteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 06, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. of Team Jamaica celebrate winning the gold medal in the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay Final on day fourteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 06, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.(Photo by Fred Lee/Getty Images)
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.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 11: Abby Steiner poses with the American Flag after winning the Sherri & Brett Miller Women’s Invitational 300 during the 115th Millrose Games at The Armory Track on February 11, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)Abby Steiner C of team USA sprints during the women’s 4x400m relay final at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, July 24, 2022. (Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua via Getty Images)
The Women’s 100M Final in Budapest 2023 is on Track for a Time of 10.61 or better. Athletes planning to be in the Women 200M Final in Budapest with a Personal Best (PB) slower than 21.8X should skip the event. Participating in the event with a PB south of 21.8X, will make you late for Dinner, where dinner is the Gold Medal. The Women’s 200M Final in Budapest 2023 is on Track for a Time of 21.5 or better. The Tail Gate Party continues to Olympics 2024
EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 26: Gabby Thomas in the Women’s 200 Meter semi-final during the 2022 USATF Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field on June 26, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 26: Gabby Thomas in the Women’s 200 Meter semi-final during the 2022 USATF Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field on June 26, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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