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)Silver medallist Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson poses on the podium during the victory ceremony for the men’s 100m athletics event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 5, 2024. (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP via Getty Images)
2025 could be the year of “GREAT RESET” in men sprinting for Jamaica. Kishane Thompson, Oblique Seville, Akeem Blake, Nishion Ebanks, and Bryan Levell, will compete 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.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 13: Fred Kerley of the United States and Ackeem Blake of Jamaica compete in the 100m men’s 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 04: Noah Lyles of the United States winning the gold medal in the Men’s 100m Final flanked by Oblique Seville of Jamaica, during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 4th, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Kishane Thompson should exit participation in the 60m competition. There is nothing to be gained and he could get injured. MVP Track club would be well advised to encourage Kishane Thompson to focus on the 100m.
Fans think 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 05: Gold medalist Noah Lyles of Team United States (C), Silver medalist Kishane Thompson of Team Jamaica (L) and Bronze medalist Fred Kerley of Team United States (R) celebrate 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)SAINT-DENIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 04: Noah Lyles (L) of US and Kishane Thompson (R) of Jamaika wait for the results of the competition during the men’s 100m final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 4, 2024. (Photo by Mehmet Murat Onel/Anadolu 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.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 13: Ackeem Blake (R) from Jamaica competes in the Men’s 100 meters during the 48th edition of the Memorial Van Damme athletics event at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium on September 13, 2024. (Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images)Kishane Thompson back of Jamaica, Akani Simbine C of South Africa, Oblique Seville of Jamaica react after the men’s 100m final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo by Lui Siu Wai/Xinhua via Getty Images)
Bryan Levell is missing in action. Regardless 60m and 100m are not events in which he is expected to do well. Fans eagerly 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. My recollection is that 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 looks on after 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)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 6: Bryan Levell of Team Jamaica looks on after 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)
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 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)Jamaica’s Ackeem Blake poses for a picture with fans after winning the men’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)PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 04: Noah Lyles of the United States winning the gold medal in the Men’s 100m Final flanked by Letsile Tebogo of Botswana and Oblique Seville of Jamaica, during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 4th, 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 any day now she will run a 10.7X for the 100m. Fans eagerly anticipate Tia 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. Fans anxiously await information regarding Health status of the current “Big 3” – Elaine Thompson – Herah, Shelley Ann Fraser – Pryce, and Shericka Jackson. 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 03: Tia Clayton of Jamaica while winning the Women’s 100m Semi-Final 3 during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 3rd, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)Tia Clayton of Jamaica reacts after 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)PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 03: Tia Clayton of Jamaica while winning the Women’s 100m Semi-Final 3 during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 3rd, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 03: Tia Clayton of Jamaica while winning the Women’s 100m Semi-Final 3 during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 3rd, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Australian Olympic champion Cathy Freeman smiles on stage prior to unveiling a plaque in her honour at the Sydney Olympic Park on September 15, 2010. Sydney is marking the 10th anniversary of the 2000 Olympic Games on September 15 with a day of special events, including a reunion of volunteers and a ceremonial lighting of the Olympic cauldron by Freeman and Paralympic Champion Louise Sauvage. AFP PHOTO / Greg WOOD (Photo credit should read GREG WOOD/AFP via Getty Images)SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 25: (FILE PHOTO) Cathy Freeman of Australia celebrates with her Gold medal after winning the Women’s 400m final at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney Australia. Freeman announced July 15, 2003 her intention to retire from athletics. She was scheduled to compete in next month’s World Athletics Championships, but has decided to bring her career to a close. (Photo by Hamish Blair/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)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)
Kishane Thompson will be vying for Male Athlete of the year in 2025. It will be interesting to witness his performance at World Athletics Championships in Japan September 2025. All things considered Fans expect him to be invited to Grand Slam Track (GST) in April. With respect to Training for 2025, Kishane Thompson needs to work on all Phases of his race and stop looking around for competitors during the Performance. He should adopt the Mantra – Good Morning, Good afternoon, and Good Night. Meet me at the Tape. Fans speculate that Kishane Thompson will run a time of 9.69 sec for the 100m in 2025.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 8: Kishane Thompson and Jehlani Gordon of Jamaica finish in round 1 of the Men’s 4x100m relay on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 8, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)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)
Kenny Bednarek of USA and Alexander Orgando of the Dominican Republic, Letsile Tebogo of Botswana during Men’s 200m final race at the Wanda Diamond League 2024 final event and 48th edition of the Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting. Kenny Bednarek the American track and field sprinter athlete has won a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, 2022 World Championships, and at the 2024 Summer Olympics. King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium on September 14, 2024 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Dominican Republic’s Alexander Ogando, Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo, US’ Kenneth Bednarek and US’ Fred Kerley compete in the Men’s 200m final of the Memorial Van Damme Diamond League athletics finals at the Roi Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on September 14, 2024. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)
BRUSSELS – (l-r) Elaine Thompson Herah, Dina Asher Smith 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)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 04: Kishane Thompson of the Jamaica in action during the third Semifinal of the Men’s 100m at the Olympic Games in the Stade de France, Paris, France, on August 4th, 2024. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images)
Athletes should cease negative comments regarding Grand Slam Track. Relent and move forward. Grand Slam Track (GST) will not include FIELD EVENTS. There is no need for banter.
The notion that Grand Slam Track was created to save Track and Field is false. The only Takeaway is GST will enhance the Sport. 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.
Track and Field was created on the premise that Humans needed Exercise. Humans had a genuine interest in Competition and interactive fun and thus provide some form of Entertainment. Every Sport was fashioned accordingly. For example Basketball was created to mimic the aforementioned reasons when outside was cold with snow or wet from rain.
29 Jul 1996: Michael Johnson of the USA carries the American Flag after winning the Gold in the Men”s 200 meters during the 1996 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Mike Hewitt /Allsport12 Aug 1996: Sprinter Michael Johnson poses for a studio portrait with his two Olympic gold medals and his golden running shoes. Johnson became the first man to complete the Olympic “Golden Double” after winning both the 200m and 400m finals at the 1996
Marileidy Paulino during athletics Wanda Diamond League meeting in Chorzow, Poland on 25 August, 2024 (Photo by Foto Olimpik/NurPhoto via Getty Images)MONACO, MONACO – DECEMBER 01: American hurdler and sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone smiles as she receives the Women’s Track Athlete of the Year Award during the World Athletics Awards 2024 at Theatre Princesse Grace in Monaco, Monaco on December 01, 2024. (Photo by Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Nickisha Pryce will be favored to win most of her 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.
Nickisha Pryce L of Jamaica and Laviai Nielsen of Britain compete during the women’s 400m round 1 of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024. (Photo by Lui Siu Wai/Xinhua via Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 20: Nickisha Pryce of Jamaica competes in the womens 400m final during the London Athletics Meet, part of the 2024 Diamond League at London Stadium on July 20, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/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. Julien Alfred (Juju) is aware that winning can become a habit. There is nothing to fear but fear itself. If Julien looks over shoulder in 2025 and sees no Jamaican challenging, then she will have a good season. However, Fans anticipate Tia Clayton to challenge. Having said that Julien Alfred (Juju) has unfinished business in the 200m. Physically she can run the event but she has to reconcile the mental.
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)GROS ISLET, SAINT LUCIA – NOVEMBER 13: Poster celebrating the success of St Lucian Olympic Champion Julien Alfred on display in Rodney Bay on November 13, 2024 in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
When the Bickering between the JAAA and JOA concludes Athletes will receive their Just rewards and resources. Inclusive in this effort should be the rebuilding of “the Big 3” – Women sprinters. It is important that we do the same for the JAAA and JOA. Something is broken let’s fix it. Independent consultation might be necessary.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 02: Usain Bolt of Jamaica alongside his coach Glen Mills (L) during a training session ahead of the 16th IAAF World Athletics Championships London 2017 on August 2, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 02: Usain Bolt of Jamaica with coach Glen Mills in a training session during previews ahead of the 16th IAAF World Athletics Championships London 2017 on August 2, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Team USA is ready for every event in Season – 2025. Even if a USA representative does not win an event, the performance will be 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.
US’ Kenneth Bednarek celebrates after winning the Men’s 200m final of the Memorial Van Damme Diamond League athletics finals at the Roi Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on September 14, 2024. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 10: Rai Benjamin of the United States running the anchor leg during the team’s gold medal win in the Men’s 4 x 400m Relay Final, followed by Letsile Tebogo of Botswana, who won the silver medal 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)
Gabby Thomas will be challenged to find another event in which to participate. Perhaps she will try the 400mH or 400m flat in 2025. Fans are waiting to see what she chooses. As long as her choice is not the 100m or 100mH, then she will be competitive.
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)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)
May 1985: Lydia De Vega poses for a picture. Mandatory Credit: Tony Duffy /AllsportMay 1985: Lydia De Vega stretches out before a race. Mandatory Credit: Tony Duffy /Allsport
40-year-old Jamaican Merlene Ottey stands on the podium with the silver medal of the women’s 4x100m relay final, on 30 September 2000 during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The gold medallist team is Bahamas, as the USA took the bronze. AFP PHOTO/Gabriel BOUYS (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)second placed Jamaicans celebrate on the podium of the women’s 4x100m relay final, on 30 September 2000 during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The gold medal winner is the Bahamas team, as the Americans placed third. At (R) is Merlene Ottey. AFP PHOTO/Gabriel BOUYS (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)
ATLANTA – AUGUST 1: Michael Johnson of the USA celebrates winning the Men’s 200 meter event of the Athletics Competition of the 1996 Summer Olympics on August 1, 1996 in the Centennial Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images)13 Dec 1996: Portrait of Michael Johnson of the USA, IAAF 1996 world athlete of the year, at the 1996 IAAF awards gala in Monte Carlo. Mandatory credit: John Gichigi/Allsport
Grand Slam Track is a Novel idea. Its inclusion in the Track and Field season will improve the Sport. Current listed matchups or the equivalent should create interest and excitement. There shouldn’t be any lingering controversy regarding Chest before Feet or vice -versa at the Finish Line. Grand Slam Track will provide additional competition and lucrative experience for Track Athletes. Hope your event made the cut.
13 Dec 1996: Portrait of Michael Johnson of the USA (left) and Svetlana Masterkova of Russia at the 1996 IAAF awards gala in Monte Carlo. Mandatory credit: John Gichigi/AllsportTORONTO, CANADA – NOVEMBER 19: Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey (L) and American sprinter Michael Johnson (R) have their hands lifted by Giselle Briden, President of Magellan Entertainment Group at a press conferance to announce that the two sprinters will run against each other May 31 in Toronto 19 November. The race is being called the Challange of Champions. (Photo credit should read CARLO ALLEGRI/AFP via Getty Images)
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 13: Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith of the Ivory Coast, Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia and Sha’Carri Richardson of the United States greet each other 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)St Lucia’s Julien Alfred (C) gestures after crossing the finish line in first position ahead of second placed Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith and US’ Sha’Carri Richardson (L) in 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)
Sydney McLaughlin – Levrone, is expected to be competitive in the 400m Flat but she might not be performing in 2025 if this report is true. Marileidy Paulino should be a Factor in the 400m flat but Fans anticipate Nickisha Pryce will be capable of running sub 48.0 seconds for the event.
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)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)
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.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 07: Nikisha Pryce of Jamaica competes in the Women’s 400m Semi-Final on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 7: Nikisha Pryce of Jamaica looks on in the Women’s 400m semi-final on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis 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. Julien Alfred (Juju) is aware that winning can become a habit. There is nothing to fear but fear itself. If Julien looks over shoulder in 2025 and sees no Jamaican challenging, then she will have a good season. However, Fans anticipate Tia Clayton to challenge. Having said that Julien Alfred (Juju) has unfinished business in the 200m. Physically she can run the event but she has to reconcile the mental.
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)
When the spirited discussion between the JAAA and JOA concludes Athletes will receive their Just rewards and resources. Inclusive in this effort should be the rebuilding of “the Big 3” – Women sprinters. It is important that we do the same for the JAAA and JOA. Something is broken let’s fix it. Independent consultation might be necessary.
TOKYO, JAPAN August 7: Elaine Thompson-Herah, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica with their gold medals on the podium after winning the 4 x 100m relay for women during the Track and Field competition at the Olympic Stadium at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games on August 7th, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN August 7: Briana Williams, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica with their gold medals on the podium after winning the 4 x 100m relay for women during the Track and Field competition at the Olympic Stadium at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games on August 7th, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Team USA is ready for every event in Season – 2025. Even if a USA representative does not win, the performance will be 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.
Gabby Thomas will be challenged to find another event in which to participate. Perhaps she will try the 400mH or 400m flat in 2025. Fans are waiting to see what she chooses. As long as her choice is not the 100m or 100mH, fans will support her.
PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 10: Gabby Thomas and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone 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)PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 10: Gabby Thomas and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone 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)
Kenneth Bednarek of the United States celebrates after winning the men’s 200m final at the 2024 Diamond League Brussels Meeting in Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Zhao Dingzhe/Xinhua via Getty Images)Kenny Bednarek of USA winner of Men’s 200m final race at the Wanda Diamond League 2024 final event and 48th edition of the Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting poses with the US flag. Kenny Bednarek the American track and field sprinter athlete has won a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, 2022 World Championships, and at the 2024 Summer Olympics. King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium on September 14, 2024 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Carlos Edriel Yulo front C, the Philippines’ gymnastics double gold medalist at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics, waves to the crowd during a victory parade in Manila, the Philippines, Aug. 14, 2024. Thousands of people gathered on the streets to cheer for the Filipino athletes who competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics. (Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xinhua 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)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 05: Melaine Walker of Jamaica competes in the Women’s 400m Hurdles Round 1 Heats on Day 9 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 05: Melaine Walker of Jamaica competes in the Women’s 400m Hurdles Heat on Day 9 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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)
STADE DE FRANCE, PARIS, FRANCE – 2024/08/10: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabrielle Thomas of United States of America compete in the women’s 4x400m relay final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Team United States placed first winning the gold medal. (Photo by Andrea Staccioli/Insidefoto/LightRocket via Getty Images)Gold for Gabrielle Thomas of USA, silver for Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia, bronze for Brittany Brown of USA during the Athletics Women’s 200m Final on Day 11 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 6, 2024 in Saint-Denis, France. (Photo by Henk Jan Dijks/Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)
Fans were denied witness to a Triple Double performance by Elaine Thompson – Herah. Instead they were treated to a Historic performance by Julien Alfred in the Women’s 100m Final. Track gods felt it was time for St Lucia to join the ranks of Olympic medalists. Gabby Thomas ascended to the Women’s 200m Champion. Sydney McLaughlin – Levrone took her Crown as the 400mH Olympic champion.
PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 10: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone 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)
After three weeks of being trampled the Track can now breathe. Stars and competitors have departed France and back home in Recovery. Complaints about Food and substandard beds are too many to ignore but do not blame France. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is at fault. It has been awhile since France hosted an Olympics. The IOC does an Olympics every four years. The IOC should have Protocol for Food and Lodging. It appears the IOC did not advise and monitor the Production well.
Key things Olympic Athletes need are Food, Sleep, and Access to the Track and Field. Track and Field Stars are the center piece of the spectacle. Fans attend Olympics to see elite level running, jumping, and throwing. Track and Field is the number one (1) venue for the Olympics. Think of it this way; Track and Field is Gold, Swimming is Silver, and Basketball is Bronze in a contested event. Basketball fans may disagree but so sorry!!! It’s more likely that swimming was included in the foundation of the Olympic Games than basketball.
PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 11: LeBron James, wearing his gold medal, on the sideline sharing popcorn with daughter Zhuri Nova during the United States of America vs France Women’s Basketball Gold Medal Game at the Bercy Arena during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 11th, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 11: Gold medalist LeBron James of Team United States celebrate on the podium during the Men’s basketball medal ceremony on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the Bercy Arena on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tom Weller/VOIGT/GettyImages)
Athletes should Train and prepare to run THROUGH the Line and not run TO the Line in 100m and 200m Races. If Tape was used at the Finish Line there would be no dispute as to “who really won” the Men’s 100m Final. 100m Finals require Physical and Mental conditioning. Athletes should guard themselves from disappointment or the agony of defeat. Fans will accept Kishane Thompson failure to execute well.
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)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 08: Kishane Thompson of Team Jamaica (R) congratulates Andre de Grasse of Team Canada after competing in 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 Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Noah Lyles would like to be the face of Track and Field but I see no votes. All Stars are the face of Track and Field. If we have to nominate a singular person then survey says Sydney McLaughlin – Levrone; Ballots closed.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 04: Kishane Thompson of Jamaica reacts after the Men’s 100m Final on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 04, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Liewig – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 10: Gabby Thomas and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone 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)
Kenny Bednarek “Kung Fu Kenny” and Fred Kerley left Paris with well deserved Hardware. Fans expected Bryan Lavelle of Jamaica to be in the mix of the 200m Finals. Unfortunately, that was not in the cards but he will be invited to the World Championship party. Bryan Lavelle is an Athlete to watch in the 100m and 200m events.
Fred Kerley of the United States competes in the Men’s 100 meters during the Diamond League Silesia, Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in Chorzow, Poland, on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Kenneth Bednarek of the United States competes in the Men’s 200 meters during the Diamond League Silesia, Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in Chorzow, Poland, on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Julien Alfred (Juju) took the Paris 2024 path to becoming an Olympian. Fans expected her to take the Los Angeles 2028 path. 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. Julien Alfred (Juju) is aware that winning can become a habit. There is nothing to fear but fear itself.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 6: Silver Medalist Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia reacts after competing in the Women’s 200m Final 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)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 06: Silver medalist Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia celebrates winning the silver medal after competing in the Women’s 200m Final on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 06, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images)
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 UNFIT. 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. Imagine being Tia Clayton at the Start Line of the Women’s 100m Finals in Paris. That is your introduction to the Olympics and kindred support is DNS. Your only option is summoning 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.
CHORZOW, POLAND – AUGUST 25:
Marie-Josée Ta Lou of Côte d’Ivoire (L) congratulates Tia Clayton of Jamaica at the finish line of the Women’s 100m at the Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, part of the Wanda Diamond League, on August 25, 2024, at Slaski Stadium in Chorzow. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Jamaica’s Tia Clayton (L) and Britain’s Daryll Neita compete during the women’s 100m event of the Silesia Diamond League athletics meeting in Chorzow, Poland, on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Sergei GAPON / AFP) (Photo by SERGEI GAPON/AFP via Getty Images)
Jamaica takeaway from Olympics 2024 should be 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 time to do the same for the JAAA and JOA. Something is broken let’s fix it.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 26: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica on the podium to receive 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)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)
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 I expect all members to be vying for participation in Olympics 2028 Los Angeles, California, USA.
CHORZOW, POLAND – AUGUST 25:
The happy face of Ernest John Obiena of the Philippines, after his training mate Emmanouil Karalis of Greece clears 6.00m with a successful jump in the Men’s Pole Vault at the Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, part of the Wanda Diamond League, on August 25, 2024, at Slaski Stadium in Chorzow. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Ernest John Obiena of the Philippines reacts during the men’s pole vault final of athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024. (Photo by Song Yanhua/Xinhua via Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 25: (L-R) Ile-de-France Regional Council President Valerie Pecresse, Amélie Oudéa Castéra, French Minister for Sport, and former sprinter Usain Bolt pose with the Olympic torch during a Pre-Olympic tour along the Seine with the Eiffel Tower in the background on July 25, 2023 in Paris, France. On July 26, 2024, for the first time in the history of the Summer Olympic Games, the opening ceremony will not be taking place in a stadium but the parade of athletes will be held on the Seine, with boats for each national delegation. Paris will host the Summer Olympics from July 26 till August 11, 2024. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images)TOPSHOT – Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and Real Madrid’s English midfielder #5 Jude Bellingham (R) shake hands on the Red Carpet ahead of the 25th Laureus World Sports Awards gala in Madrid on April 22, 2024. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)
WALNUT, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 20: Rhasidat Adeleke, Julien Alfred and Dina Asher-Smith compete in the women’s 200 meter dash during the Mt SAC Relays at Hilmer Lodge Stadium on April 20, 2024 in Walnut, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 02: Gold medalist Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia poses for a photo after winning the Women’s 60 Metres Final on Day Two of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2024 at Emirates Arena on March 02, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Do not count your chickens before they are hatched. If it is not broken, don’t pretend to fix it. The triple double at Olympics 2024 was in trouble after the coaching debacle with Shanikie Osbourne. The Fat lady has sung and Elaine Thompson Herah has withdrawn from Jamaica National Trials.
If Elaine Thompson – Herah fails at the Jamaican National trials including not Registered, what’s the worst that could happen. The worst is ETH gets eliminated before the heats in Paris. One question that most Fans have of Elaine Thompson – Herah is why she waited so long to address the injury. Secondly, since she has not entered her name in 200m at the Jamaican trials, was it her intention not to run the Double in Paris. Ardent fans would not be interested in seeing her compete in just the 100m. The Shanikie Osborne debacle, the Athlete not addressing the ankle injury on time, and overall appearing not to be mentally prepared for the 2024 season could blemish the Star and her reputation.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 04: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica poses with the gold medal for the Women’s 200m Final on day twelve of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 04, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN August 7: Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica with their gold medals on the podium after winning the 4 x 100m relay for women during the Track and Field competition at the Olympic Stadium at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games on August 7th, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Other than Julien Alfred, there is no female athlete training in Jamaica that can make the podium in Paris. That is a stark comment, but it reflects the result of Looming procrastination and slow times. The environment is rich for Julien Alfred. She could be a surprising recipient of Athletic accolades. However, I cannot imagine her running sub 10.7 for the 100m and sub 22.0 for the 200m but that is why they run the races.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 2: (L-R) Ewa Swoboda of Poland, Julien Alfred of St Lucia and Zaynab Dosso of Italy in the womens 60 Metres Final during day two of the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Emirates Arena on March 2, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 02: Bronze medalist Zaynab Dosso of Team Italy and Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia pose for a photo after the Women’s 60 Metres Final on Day Two of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2024 at Emirates Arena on March 02, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Clearly something went wrong in preparation for 2024. Do you blame JAAA or JOA? Could it be that Athletes sat on their Laurels expecting the Big 3 to perform and to their surprise the big 3 is not clicking on any cylinder. So now what?
Team Jamaica did not appear excited to have a double Olympic champion with the Olympic Record of 10.61 in the 100m, vying for a third attempt at an unprecedented feat. Fans are concerned that Elaine Thompson – Herah is treated like a stone that the builder refused. However, the Athlete might have contributed to that negative reaction in the current circumstance.
The optics are not good. The IOC might feel slighted and could well be within their rights to express consideration of actions towards Elaine Thompson – Herah (ETH). Puma might consider disciplinary action. After all ETH is not just an Athlete, she is an Ambassador for the Sport. With all the hype and her failure to mount a credible defense of her titles, fans believe she should explain her behavior. Avid fans of the Sport of Track and Field are trying to rebuild. Athletes at the elite level should exhibit and demonstrate the utmost level of professionalism or declare in a timely manner their inability to perform.
TOKYO, JAPAN August 7: Elaine Thompson-Herah, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica with their gold medals on the podium after winning the 4 x 100m relay for women during the Track and Field competition at the Olympic Stadium at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games on August 7th, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN August 6: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica celebrates the Jamaican teams gold medal win in the 4x 100m for women during the Track and Field competition at the Olympic Stadium at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games on August 6th, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Such an eventuality will dampen the excitement of Olympics 2024. This will be tragic and fans of Elaine Thompson – Herah are bracing themselves for what could be the end of an era. Along with Shelley Ann Fraser Pryce planned departure and Shericka Jackson not looking fit, we could unexpectedly be preparing for a changing of the Track and Field guards.
TOKYO, JAPAN August 7: Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica with their gold medals on the podium after winning the 4 x 100m relay for women during the Track and Field competition at the Olympic Stadium at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games on August 7th, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 21: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica reacts after competing 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 Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 25: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica celebrates her gold medal win in the Women’s 200m Final during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 25th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Indications are that the 10.6x era will experience a setback. With the big 3 not performing well the women 100m final at Paris Olympics is unlikely to be faster than 10.70 seconds. That time will be consistent with procrastination in preparation and slow times. Could the increase in frequency of the World Championship be having a negative impact on the Olympics. Something to ponder. For Paris 2024, if the women 100m and 200m finals are slower than 10.65 seconds and 21.40 seconds respectively then fans will be disappointed. Too many World Championships could spoil the Olympics.
Meanwhile the Philippines is in great spirits and are ready to participate in Paris 2024 Fans anticipate the Philippines will get multiple medals including a gold by E J Obiena.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 23: EJ Obiena of Phillipines in the men’s pole vault qualification during day five of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 23, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)
Survey indicates that the following Events will have BLUE RIBBON status in Paris: Women -100m, 100m Hurdles, 200m, 400m flat, and 400m hurdles. Men – 100m, 200m, 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, and 400m flat. Beyond that all events will be typical Olympics competition.
Stars and Competitors need to be cognizant of time, distance, and height associated with eligibility to participate in each event at the Olympics. Here are the Qualifying Standards by Event. Paris Olympics 2024 is almost ready to welcome all. Whether you are a Track and Field fanatic or not; Flights, Hotel, Events Tickets, Seats, and plans for post event activities are completed. All Athletes planning to participate at the Paris Olympics July 26 to August 11, 2024, are aware that Fans consider them capable to step on the podium. Athletes are working extremely hard and by end of 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.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 09: Gabby Thomas of the United States crosses the finish line to win the women’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)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 24: Gabrielle Thomas of the United States in action in the Women’s 200m Semi-Final heat one 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)
Women 200m event has become the Shericka Jackson Invitational. Gabby Thomas has significant work to do. Shacari Richardson is unlikely to contend for the gold medal in the 200m. Do not be surprised if Shericka Jackson is challenged. Hold on to your hat if you need it for Church Services. When Stars come around the bend at Paris 2024, remove or lose your hat.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrates winning 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 David Ramos/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: Gold medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica and silver medalist Gabrielle Thomas of Team United States celebrate after 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 Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Women 100m Hurdles will be the primary Blue-Ribbon event at Paris 2024. The competition will be fierce. The field will be talented. On any given day, any of the participants can win that event. The margin of error is low. Whoever clears the 3rd Hurdle first will have the best chance of winning the event.
SUZHOU, CHINA – APRIL 27: (L-R) Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico, Devynne Charlton of Bahamas and Danielle Williams of Jamaica compete in the women’s 100m hurdles during the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting at Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Suzhou, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 25: Danielle Williams of Jamaica with her gold medal after the Women’s 100m Hurdles Final with silver medal winner Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto and bronze medal winner Kendra Harrison of the United States during the medal ceremony at the medal plaza during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 25th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Women 400m Flat will be competitive. MariLeidy Paulino appears to be ahead of the competition. The question now is can she run faster than 47.60 seconds and can she deal with the pressure. However, Nickisha Pryce is sending signals that she will be ready to perform. It will be interesting to witness performances and result. However, MariLeidy Paulino will be a Factor.
EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 08: Nickisha Pryce of the Arkansas Razorbacks and 3 teammates placed first through fourth during the Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championship held at Hayward Field on June 8, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. Kaylyn Brown, Amber Anning and Rosey Effiong places 2nd, 3rd and 4th. (Photo by Isaac Wasserman/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 6: Nickisha Pryce of the Arkansas Razorbacks competes in the 400 meter dash during the Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championship held at Hayward Field on June 6, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Isaac Wasserman/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson celebrates holding the Jamaican flag after she won the Women’s 100m Final during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 13, 2016. / AFP / Jeff PACHOUD (Photo credit should read JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)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)LOUISVILLE, KY – MAY 18: The American flag on the golf course during the third round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/PGA of America via Getty Images)
EUGENE, OREGON – SEPTEMBER 16: (From left to right) Imani Lansiquot of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Natasha Morrison of Jamaica, Dina Asher-Smith of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Shericka Jackson of Jamaica, Sha’Carri Richardson of the United States, Marie-Josée Ta Lou of Côte dIvoire, Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica, and Twanisha Terry of the United States all compete in the Women’s 100m during the 2023 Prefontaine Classic and Wanda Diamond League Final at Hayward Field on September 16, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 8: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica? Zoe Hobbs of Australia and Dina-Asher-Smith of Great Britain compete in the 100m women during the AG Memorial Van Damme Diamond League meeting at King Baudouin Stadium on September 8, 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Jorge Luis Alvarez Pupo/Getty Images)
The triple double at Olympics 2024 is in jeopardy. Frankly, it was in trouble after the coaching debacle with Shanikie Osbourne. Regardless the Fat lady has not sung yet.
Time is not on the side of the sprint queen. With the Jamaican National trials about two weeks away, it is unlikely that the injury will be healed by then. There was looming procrastination in the off-season. Failure to succeed at the trials will have an impact on her ability to mount a credible defense of her Olympic titles. Such an eventuality will dampen the excitement of Olympics 2024. This will be tragic and fans of Elaine Thompson – Herah are bracing themselves for what could be the end of an era. Including Shelley Ann Fraser Pryce planned departure and Shericka Jackson not looking fit, we could be unexpectedly preparing for a changing of the Track and Field guards.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 24: Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia looks on ahead of competing in the Women’s 200m Semi-Final during day six of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 24, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)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)
Indications are that the 10.6x era will experience a setback. With the big 3 not performing well the women 100m final at Paris Olympics is unlikely to be faster than 10.70 seconds. That time will be consistent with procrastination in preparation and slow times. Could the increase in frequency of the World Championship be having a negative impact on the Olympics. Something to ponder. For Paris 2024, if the women 100m and 200m finals are slower than 10.65 seconds and 21.40 seconds respectively then fans will be disappointed. Too many World Championships could spoil the Olympics.
The environment is rich for Julien Alfred. She could be a surprising recipient of Athletic accolades. However, I cannot imagine her running sub 10.7 for the 100m and sub 22.0 for the 200m but that is why they run the races.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 02: Gold medalist Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia poses for a photo after winning the Women’s 60 Metres Final on Day Two of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2024 at Emirates Arena on March 02, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 03: Gold medalist Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the the Women’s 60 Metres Final on Day Three of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2024 at Emirates Arena on March 03, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Fans are still uncertain of intentions, strategy, and ultimate objectives. However, the impression is that all Athletes are aware it is 2024. Hence it is an Olympic year in a Leap year. Time to get READY, SET, and GO. Athletes know the Drill. Pack your bags, get on your best mode of Transportation and make it to the Track or Field on time. By end of June, 2024, avid Track and Field fans will have an idea of which Athletes are ready for Paris 2024.
Survey indicates that the following Events will have BLUE RIBBON status in Paris: Women -100m, 100m Hurdles, 200m, 400m flat, and 400m hurdles. Men – 100m, 200m, 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, and 400m flat. Beyond that all events will be typical Olympics competition.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 09: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the United States crosses the finish line to win the women’s 400m during the 2024 USATF NYC Grand Prix at Icahn Stadium on June 09, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 20: Sydney McLaughlin of Team United States competes in the Women’s 400m Hurdles heats on day six of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 20, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Stars and Competitors need to be cognizant of time, distance, and height associated with eligibility to participate in each event at the Olympics. Here are the Qualifying Standards by Event. Paris Olympics 2024 is almost ready to welcome all. Whether you are a Track and Field fanatic or not; Flights, Hotel, Events Tickets, Seats, and plans for post event activities are completed. All Athletes planning to participate at the Paris Olympics July 26 to August 11, 2024, are aware that Fans consider them capable to step on the podium. Athletes are working extremely hard and by end of 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: (l-R) Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico, Danielle Williams of Jamaica and Kendra Harrison of the United States pose for photos following 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 with Danielle Williams of Jamaica following 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)
DALLAS, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a photo with sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson after the game against the LA Clippers during the NBA In-Season Tournament at American Airlines Center on November 10, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – MAY 25: Sha’Carri Richardson of Team USA wins the women’s 100 meter dash during the Wanda Diamond League Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on May 25, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Track and Field Season 2024 is the year of the presumptive Triple Double in Women 100m and 200m at the Olympics. Avid Track Fans believe 2024 is the only year in History for that spectacular occurrence. One exceptional Athlete is two thirds there. You might have the experience of seeing just that but you might not.
Elaine Thompson Herah performances in 2024 has been disappointing. Having said that ETH is still odds-on favorite to win the 100m in Paris. Mistakes happen and the Star is expected to be ready by the Jamaican National Trials. Pundits and Naysayers should relent with the negativity.
Regardless of rumors about Achilles heel problem, Elaine Thompson Herah (ETH) should return to Track shape. The Queen of Women Sprinting is moving forward with her preparation for Paris 2024. Some of this forecast is dreaming but Elaine Thompson Herah will be fine. She will acknowledge that she has an opportunity to accomplish something that has never been done and no chance of being repeated. She will have a chance to complete a Triple Double of the 100m and 200m at the Olympics. She will have an opportunity to add some granite to her already cemented Track and Field career. Her Legacy, despite a sub-par 2023 season will be forever known.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 05: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica competes during the Women’s 200m Semi-Finals on day eight of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 05, 2022 on the Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 07: Kemba Nelson, Natalliah Whyte, Remona Burchell and Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica celebrate winning the bronze medal as they cross the finish line in the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay – Final on day ten of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 07, 2022 on the Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Gabby Thomas has significant work to do. Shacari Richardson is unlikely to contend for the gold medal in the 200m. When ETH is ready in 2024 the excitement level will rise in this event. Do not be surprised if Shericka Jackson is challenged. Hold on to your hat if you need it for Church Services. When these two Stars come around the bend at Paris 2024, remove or lose your hat.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrates winning 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 David Ramos/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 21: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica looks after 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 Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)ISTANBUL, TURKEY – MARCH 04: Cyrena Samba-Mayela of France competes during the Women’s 60m Hurdles Round 1 Heat 2 during Day 2 of the European Athletics Indoor Championships at the Atakoy Arena on March 04, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images for European Athletics)Cyrena SAMBA-MAYELA of France competes in women’s final 60m hurdles during the French Elite Indoor Championship on February 17, 2024 in Miramas, France. (Photo by Emma Coustham/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
Women 400m Flat will be competitive. MariLeidy Paulino appears to be ahead of the competition. The question now is can she run faster than 47.60 seconds and can she deal with the pressure. Having said that, I do not believe Sydney McLaughlin has any interest in challenging MariLeidy Paulino. However, Nickisha Pryce is sending signals that she will be ready to perform. It will be interesting to witness performances and result. However, MariLeidy Paulino will be a Factor.
EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 08: Nickisha Pryce of the Arkansas Razorbacks and 3 teammates placed first through fourth during the Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championship held at Hayward Field on June 8, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. Kaylyn Brown, Amber Anning and Rosey Effiong places 2nd, 3rd and 4th. (Photo by Isaac Wasserman/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 08: Nickisha Pryce of the Arkansas Razorbacks and 3 teammates placed first through fourth during the Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championship held at Hayward Field on June 8, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. Kaylyn Brown, Amber Anning and Rosey Effiong places 2nd, 3rd and 4th. (Photo by Isaac Wasserman/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
Track & Field: 1976 Summer Olympics: Trinidad and Tobago Hasely Crawford in action, winning race vs Jamaica Donald Quarrie and Soviet Union Valery Borzov during Men’s 100M Final at Olympic Stadium. Montreal, Canada 7/17/1976–8/1/1976 CREDIT: James Drake (Photo by James Drake /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X20680 )British athlete Allan Wells running against Jamaica’s Donald Quarrie, Poland’s Krzysztof Zwolinski and Holland’s Westbroek during their 100 metres heat at the Moscow Olympics. Wells, born in Edinburgh, began competing in his mid-twenties and won the sprint relay and 200m gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in 1978 and in 1982 won the 100m and 200m event. The highlight of his career was winning the 100m gold medal at the Moscow Olympic Games in 1980. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson celebrates holding the Jamaican flag after she won the Women’s 100m Final during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 13, 2016. / AFP / Jeff PACHOUD (Photo credit should read JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)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)LOUISVILLE, KY – MAY 18: The American flag on the golf course during the third round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/PGA of America via Getty Images)
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 20: Mujinga Kambundji of Team Switzerland and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica compete in the Women’s 100m during day two of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 20, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)ISTANBUL, TURKEY – MARCH 05: Mujinga Kambundji of Switzerland celebrates during 60m hurdles women final during Day 3 of the European Athletics Indoor Championships at the Atakoy Arena on March 05, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Evren Kalinbacak/Getty Images)
There are signs of movement in the camps of the Big 3. There is Life. Curtains are opening. Chatter and interviews have ensued. We now have some indication of the plans of ETH, SJJ, and some murmur from SFP. Base on the combined performances seen, the Big 3 will need to pick up the pace of preparation. Do not disappoint the fans.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 20: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica applauds fans before competing in the Women’s 100m heat during day two of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 20, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 22: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica and President of World Athletics Sebastian Coe look on from the stands on day eight of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 22, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images for World Athletics)
Fans are still uncertain of intentions, strategy, and ultimate objectives. However, the impression is that all Athletes are aware it is 2024. Hence it is an Olympic year in a Leap year. Time to get READY, SET, and GO. Athletes know the “Drill”. Pack your bags, get on your best mode of Transportation and make it to the Track or Field on time. By June 26, 2024 avid Track and Field fans will have an idea of which Athletes will be ready for Paris 2024. There is looming procrastination. The times are slow.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 21: Hansle Parchment of Jamaica, Sasha Zhoya of France competing in 110m Hurdles Men Final during Day 3 of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at the National Athletics Centre on August 21, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Andy Astfalck/BSR Agency/Getty Images)BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy, Gabrielle Thomas of USA and Hansle Parchment of Jamaica pictured during a press conference ahead of the Muller Birmingham Diamond League, part of the 2022 Diamond League series at Alexander Stadium on May 20, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond – British Athletics/British Athletics via Getty Images )
Survey indicates that the following Events will definitely have BLUE RIBBON status in Paris: Women -100m, 100m Hurdles, 200m, 400m flat, and 400m hurdles. Men – 100m, 200m, 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, and 400m flat. Beyond that all events will be typical Olympics competition.
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – AUGUST 26: Rasheed Broadbell of Jamaica celebrate after winning in Men’s 110m Hurdles during the Athletissima Lausanne Diamond League athletics meeting at Stade Olympique Pontaise on August 26, 2022 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 17: Milan Trajkovic of Team Cyprus and Rasheed Broadbell of Team Jamaica compete in the Men’s 110m Hurdle Semi-Final on day three of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 17, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images for World Athletics)
Stars and Competitors need to be cognizant of time, distance, and height associated with eligibility to participate in each event at the Olympics. Here are the Qualifying Standards by Event. Paris Olympics 2024 is almost ready to welcome all. Whether you are a Track and Field fanatic or not; Flights, Hotel, Events Tickets, Seats, and plans for post event activities are completed. All Athletes planning to participate at the Paris Olympics July 26 to August 11, 2024, are aware that Fans consider them capable to step on the podium. Athletes are working extremely hard and by June 2024 some will declare that competing is not the operative, winning in Paris is. If you are not near your best Time, Distance, or Height in June, you will be challenged in the Paris Olympics.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 18: Gabby Thomas, Jenna Prandini, and Brittany Brown of the United States compete in the women’s 200 meter dash during the 2024 USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix at UCLA’s Drake Stadium on May 18, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 23: Olympic Sprinter Gabby Thomas speaks during a conversation with Alexis Ohanian, Principal Owner, Angel City Football Club & Los Angeles Golf Club, during the Business of Women Sport Summit presented by Deep Blue Sports and Axios at Chelsea Factory on April 23, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson visits with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban after the game against the LA Clippers in the NBA In-Season Tournament at American Airlines Center on November 10, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – MAY 25: Sha’Carri Richardson of Team USA wins the women’s 100 meter dash during the Wanda Diamond League Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on May 25, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Track and Field Season 2024 is the year of the presumptive Triple Double in Women 100m and 200m at the Olympics. Avid Track Fans believe 2024 is the only year in History for that spectacular occurrence. One exceptional Athlete is two thirds there. You might have the experience of seeing just that.
Elaine Thompson Herah performance at Prefontaine classic 2024 was disappointing. Having said that ETH is still odds on favorite to win the 100m in Paris. Fans are wondering what happened after the start of this race. Did Elaine take a snooze after the gun sounded the alarm? It appears she did. Why would you fly from Jamaica to Oregon and not run. Did the preparation report highlight the incorrect date? Perhaps, she will be ready by June 6, 2024 for the Grenada Invitational. Mistakes happen and the Star is expected to be ready next time. Pundits and Naysayers should back off with the negativity. None of the Pundits and Naysayers can run 50 meters in 11.30 seconds.
Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica before winning the 200m final during the athletics at Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on Saturday 6th August 2022. (Photo by Pat Scaasi/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)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)
Regardless of rumors about Achilles heel problem, Elaine Thompson Herah (ETH) should return to Track shape. The Queen of Women Sprinting is moving forward with her preparation for Paris 2024. Elaine Thompson Herah will be fine. She will acknowledge that she has an opportunity to accomplish something that has never been done and no chance of being repeated. She will have a chance to complete a Triple Double of the 100m and 200m at the Olympics. She will have an opportunity to add some granite to her already cemented Track and Field career. Her Legacy, despite a sub-par 2023 season will be forever known.
EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 18: Bronze medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica poses during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m Final on day four of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 18, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)UNSPECIFIED – UNSPECIFIED DATE: In this handout screengrab released on April 24, Athlete Elaine Thompson-Herah excepts the award for Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year during the Laureus World Sports Awards 2022 Virtual Award Ceremony. (Photo by Handout/Laureus via Getty Images)
Women 200m event has become the Shericka Jackson Invitational. Gabby Thomas has significant work to do. Shacari Richardson is unlikely to contend for the Gold medal in the 200m. When ETH is ready in 2024 the excitement level will rise in this event. Do not be surprised if Shericka Jackson is challenged. Hold on to your hat if you need it for Church Services. When these two Stars come around the bend at Paris 2024, remove or lose your hat.
EUGENE, OREGON – SEPTEMBER 17: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica reacts after winning the Women’s 200m during the 2023 Prefontaine Classic and Wanda Diamond League Final at Hayward Field on September 17, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)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)
Women 100m Hurdles will be the Blue Ribbon event at Paris 2024. The competition will be fierce. The field will be talented. On any given day, any of the participants can win that event. The margin for error is low. Whoever clears the 3rd Hurdle first will have the best chance of winning the event.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 18: Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico, Tonea Marshall of the United States, and Cyrena Samba-Mayela of France compete in the women’s 100 meter hurdles during the 2024 USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix at UCLA’s Drake Stadium on May 18, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)BELLINZONA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 04: Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico celebrates in the women’s 100m hurdles during the Gala dei Castelli at the Comunale Stadium on September 04, 2023 in Bellinzona, Switzerland. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)
SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 01: Marileidy Paulino of Team Dominican Republic competes in Women’s 200m semifinal heat 2at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 01, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 02: Marileidy Paulino of Team Dominican Republic reacts after winning gold medal in Women’s 200m at Estadio Nacional de Chile on Day 13 of Santiago 2023 Pan Am Games on November 02, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
MUNICH, GERMANY – AUGUST 17: (L-R) Silver Medalist, Mujinga Kambundji, Gold Medalist, Gina Lueckenkemper of Germany and Bronze Medalist, Daryll Neita of Great Britain celebrate during the Women’s 100m Medal Ceremony on day 7 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Central Roof on August 17, 2022 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 19: Mujinga Kambundji of Team Switzerland, Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica, and Jenna Prandini of Team United States compete in the Women’s 200m Semi-Final heats on day five of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 19, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images for World Athletics)
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)BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 03: Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia celebrates after winning the silver medal in the Women’s 100m Final on day six of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 03, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Al Bello/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. No Athlete capable of running the women’s 100m in 10.47seconds should compete with someone who can barely run the distance in 12.47 seconds. Get real will you? Here are the Qualifying Standards by Event.
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)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)
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 25: Gold medalist Antonio Watson of Team Jamaica celebrates on the podium during the medals ceremony for the Men’s 400m 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)
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 24: Silver medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Team Puerto Rico celebrates after 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)DOHA, QATAR – MAY 5: Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico celebrates the first place in 100m Hurdles Women race during the Athletics Diamond League at Khalifa International Stadium on May 5, 2023 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Nikola Krstic/MB Media/Getty Images)
The camps are quiet. Not much news about the Big Three. The big 3 as in Elaine Thompson – Herah, Shericka Jackson, and Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce. Feels like people are in recovery except no significant races have been run. There has been competition but none with any notable fan fare. To date here are the Athletes that made the cut.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 30: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica competes during round one of the Women’s 100m heats 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)BERLIN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 17: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce presents the Laureus Academy Exceptional Achievement Award during the 2020 Laureus World Sports Awards at Verti Music Hall on February 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Laureus)
Track and Field Season 2024 is the year of the presumptive Triple Double in Women 100m and 200m at the Olympics. Avid Track Fans believe 2024 is the only year in History for that spectacular occurrence. One exceptional Athlete is two thirds there. Let your imagination run wild. You might have the experience.
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)EUGENE, UNITED STATES – JULY 19: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica competing on Women’s 200 metres during the World Athletics Championships on July 19, 2022 in Eugene, United States (Photo by Andy Astfalck/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
Some athletes had an off year in 2023 but with fortitude, they bounced back and salvaged their season. Fans are happy to see that Elaine Thompson Herah (ETH) through belief and resilience is presumed prepared for the 2024 season. She should have a 2024 season equivalent to 2021. Expectations are that she 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. Track Fans cannot imagine Shacari Richardson or Shericka Jackson running the 100m event faster than 10.65 seconds.
DOHA, QATAR – MAY 05: Elaine Thompson of Jamaica celebrates after victory in the Women’s 200 metres during the Doha – IAAF Diamond League 2017 at the Qatar Sports Club on May 5, 2017 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – AUGUST 31: Elaine Thompson of Jamaica poses with the Diamond League throphy during the press conference of the AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme at the Crown Plaza Hotel on August 31, 2017 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Jorge Luis Alvarez Pupo/Getty Images)
Fans are expecting performances in the Women 200m event to be above the Elaine Thompson Herah line of 21.53 seconds. Athletes, whose 200m performance is slower than 22.00 seconds, should consider participating in another event. Fans are anticipating the Olympic winning time in Paris to be 21.24 seconds. These two Stars – Shericka Jackson and Elaine Thompson Herah are planning to assault the current 200m record of 21.34 seconds. Believe it or not.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 26: Gold medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrates with their gold medal on the podium after the Women’s 200m Final during day eight of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 26, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 20: Shericka Jackson 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Regardless of rumors about Achilles problem, Elaine Thompson Herah (ETH) should return to Track shape. The Queen of Women Sprinting is moving forward with her preparation for Paris 2024. MVP Track Club is not a need or of value in the way forward for Elaine Thompson Herah. Elaine Thompson Herah will be fine. In 2024, she will acknowledge that she has an opportunity to accomplish something that has never been done and no chance of being repeated. She will have a chance to complete a Triple Double of the 100m and 200m at the Olympics. She will have an opportunity to add some granite to her already cemented Track and Field career. Her Legacy, despite a sub-par 2023 season will be forever known.
An AFP photographer takes pictures of Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson after she won in the Women’s 100m Final during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 13, 2016. / AFP / Toshifumi KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP via Getty Images)PORTLAND, OR – MARCH 19: Bronze medallist Elaine Thompson of Jamaica poses after the Women’s 60 Metres Final during day three of the IAAF World Indoor Championships at Oregon Convention Center on March 19, 2016 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images for IAAF)
Women 200m event has become the Shericka Jackson Invitational. Gabby Thomas has significant work to do. Shacari Richardson is unlikely to contend for the Gold medal in the 200m. When ETH returns in 2024 the excitement level will rise in this event. Do not be surprised if Shericka Jackson is challenged. Hold on to your hat if you need it for Church Services. When those Stars come around the bend at Paris 2024, remove or lose your hat.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 21: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica looks after 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 Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: Silver medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica poses for a photo on the podium 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)
Women 100m Hurdles will be the Blue Ribbon event at Paris 2024. The competition will be fierce. The field will be talented. On any given day, any of the participants can win that event. The margin for error is low. Whoever clears the 3rd Hurdle first will have the best chance of winning the event.
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 14: (L-R) Silver medalist Danielle Williams of Jamaica celebrates during the medal ceremony for the Womens 100 metres hurdles during athletics on day 10 of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Carrara Stadium on April 14, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)KARLSRUHE, GERMANY – JANUARY 28: Danielle Williams of Jamaica poses with the trophy after winning the Women’s 60m Hurdles heat during the Indoor Track and Field Meeting Karlsruhe at Messe Karlsruhe on January 28, 2022 in Karlsruhe, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images)
SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 02: Marileidy Paulino of Team Dominican Republic reacts after winning gold medal in Women’s 200m at Estadio Nacional de Chile on Day 13 of Santiago 2023 Pan Am Games on November 02, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)SANTIAGO, CHILE – OCTOBER 30: Marileidy Paulino of Team Dominican Republic crosses the finish line during 4 x 400m Relay Mixed at Estadio Nacional de Chile on Day 10 of Santiago 2023 Pan Am Games on October 30, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 18: Gabrielle Thomas of Team United States looks on during a press conference ahead of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 18, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 09: Gabby Thomas reacts after winning the Women’s 200m Final during the 2023 USATF Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field on July 09, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/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)
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