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)
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 07: Gold medalist Gabrielle Thomas of Team United States (C), Silver medalist Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia (L) and Bronze medalist Brittany Brown of Team United States (R) celebrate on the podium during the Women’s 200m medal ceremony on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 07: Silver medalist Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia celebrates on the podium during the Women’s 200m medal ceremony on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
If anything can go wrong it will. That should be Jamaica takeaway from Olympics 2024. It appears that Jamaica was not ready for Prime Time. Some of us saw that eventuality from the slow times and felt it from the lack of enthusiasm. The bickering between the JAAA and JOA contributed to the lack of preparation. While rebuilding “the Big 3”, it is time to do the same for the JAAA and JOA. Something is broken let’s fix it now.
Fans are disappointed that Shericka Jackson was unable to participate in Olympics 2024. From the beginning of the season it was obvious that Shericka Jackson was not FIT. Shericka Jackson inability to perform in the 100m, 200m, and the 4X100 Relay will change Hardware distribution and the aspirations of Team Mates, especially Tia Clayton.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 08: Gabrielle Thomas of Team United States looks after competing in the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay Round 1 on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 26: Gabrielle Thomas of the United States on the podium with her silver medal and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica with her gold medal won in the Women’s 200m Final, during the medal ceremony at the medal plaza during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 26th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
This is tragic. With Elaine and Shericka out, and “Mommy Rocket” departing; rebuilding the Big 3 is more dire than envisioned. It’s the equivalent of saying “when trouble a come no shell no blow”. In other words, turn on the lights the party is over. However, it should be a temporary setback.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica reacts after the women’s 100m round 1 of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 2, 2024. (Photo by Lui Siu Wai/Xinhua via Getty Images)Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica reacts after the women’s 100m round 1 of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 2, 2024. (Photo by Li Gang/Xinhua via Getty Images)
The Men’s 100m Final was a wonderful display of Acceleration and Velocity. Thank goodness Kishane Thompson and Noah Lyles ran the same time. It was Kishane Thompson race to lose. What Fans are still unsure of is why Thompson was unable to separate himself from the field. Did he tighten up because of pressure or was it something else. We know he is faster than Noah Lyles but he still has to prove it.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 05: Silver medalist Kishane Thompson of Team Jamaica on the podium during the Men’s 100m medal ceremony on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)08 August 2024, France, Saint-Denis: Olympics, Paris 2024, athletics, Stade de France, 4 x 100 m, men, heats, Lucas Ansah-Peprah from Germany, Kishane Thompson from Jamaica and Pablo Mateo from France (l-r) in action. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Instructions about shutting down can confuse an Athlete. Athletes should Train and prepare to run THROUGH the Line and not run TO the Line in 100m races. This is why Fans prefer use of the Tape in 100m and 200m Races. If Tape was at the Finish Line there would be no dispute as to “who really won”. 100m Finals require Physical and Mental conditioning. Athletes should guard themselves from disappointment or the agony of defeat. Fans will accept Kishane Thompson not executing well.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 05: Silver medalist Kishane Thompson of Team Jamaica celebrates on the podium during the Men’s 100m medal ceremony on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 05: Silver medalist Kishane Thompson of Team Jamaica celebrates on the podium during the Men’s 100m medal ceremony on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Carlos Edriel Yulo of Philippines reacts after the men’s vault final of artistic gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo by Cao Can/Xinhua via Getty Images)Gold medalist Carlos Yulo Edriel of Philippines poses for photos during the victory ceremony of men’s vault of artistic gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo by Cao Can/Xinhua via Getty Images)
The events below were omitted from previous commentary regarding expectations at the Paris Olympic games of 2024. Even if it’s just a noteworthy mention the following events deserve attention.
RELAYS:
MEN’S 4X100:
This looks like an open and shut case for USA unless they drop the Baton. Fans expect Italy, Canada, and Great Britain to compete well. Fans do not see Jamaica offering much of a challenge but that’s why they run the races. USA will start with Christian Coleman and mix and match for Legs 2, 3, 4. Jamaica will start with Akeem Blake, Oblique Seville on second, and Kishane Thompson – on Anchor. The question is who runs third leg for Jamaica. Is it Bryan LeVelle? USA, Canada, and Italy should be the top 3.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 07: Noah Lyles of Team USA and Joshua Hartmann of Team Germany compete in the men’s 200m semi-finals at the Stade de France during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France on August 07, 2024. (Photo by Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 7: Noah Lyles of Team United States competing in the Men’s 200m Semi-Final during Day 12 of Athletics – Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Rene Nijhuis/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
WOMEN’S 4X100:
USA should win easily unless they drop the Baton. Fans expect Great Britain, and Netherlands to compete well. Fans do not see Jamaica offering much of a challenge. Canada and Italy could be factors. Top 3 should be USA, Great Britain, and Netherlands.
08 August 2024, France, Saint-Denis: Olympics, Paris 2024, athletics, Stade de France, 4 x 100 m, women, preliminary heats, Rebekka Haase from Germany in action next to Sha’carri Richardson (r) from the USA. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images)Paris , France – 8 August 2024; Sha’carri Richardson of Team United States after the women’s 4 x 100m relay heats at the Stade de France during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. (Photo By Sam Barnes/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
MEN’S 4X400:
USA should win easily unless they drop the Baton. Fans expect Great Britain, Botswana and Netherlands to compete well. Canada and Italy could be factors. Top 3 should be USA, Great Britain, and Netherlands. Top 3 should be USA, Great Britain, and Netherlands.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 08: Quincy Hall of Team Unites States is seen with his Gold medal from the Men’s 400m final on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 24: Quincy Wilson competes in the men’s 400 meter final on Day Four of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 24, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WOMEN’S 4X400:
USA should win easily unless they drop the Baton or falter. Fans expect Jamaica, and Netherlands to compete well. Top 3 should be USA, Netherlands, and Jamaica. Nickisha Pryce is a Factor and should Anchor. Fans believe she can beat Sydney McLaughlin – Levrone.
Track & Field: 2024 Summer Olympics: Team USA Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone in action competes during the Women’s 400m hurdle semifinal event at Stade de France.
Paris, France 8/6/2024
CREDIT: Simon Bruty (Photo by Simon Bruty/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
(Set Number: X164576 TK1)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 06: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of Team United States competes in the semi finals of the Women’s 400m Hurdles on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 06, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah with her gold medal during the medal ceremony for Women’s 200m – Final at Alexander Stadium on day ten of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Picture date: Sunday August 7, 2022. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 07: Elaine Thompson-Herah finishes in during Athletics Track & Field on day ten of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 7, 2022 on the Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
Contrary to recent chatter, Track Fans including Puma and Nike will not let Track and Field die. Track and Field is the oldest Sport as the Drum is the oldest instrument. Track Athletes represent the best in Sports.
ATLANTA, GA MAY 06: Erriyon Knighton (l) and Noah Lyles (c) of the United States and Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya run the Men’s 150m during the adidas Atlanta City Games on May 6th, 2023 at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 09: Noah Lyles of Team United States celebrates after winning the Men’s 100 Metres final during Meeting de Paris, part of the 2023 Diamond League series at Stade Charlety on June 09, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Tradition fades but never dies. There are trends, resurgences, and ebbing flows in Track and Field. Individual competition is here to stay. Competition among individuals starts from kindergarten and continues in the workplace including Politics and government.
Los Angeles, CA – May 27: Ackeem Blake, right, of Jamaica wins the mens 100m race with a time of 9.89 ahead of Christian Coleman of the USA who finished third with a time of 9.91 during the USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix and USATF Distance Classic at Drake Stadium on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 27, 2023. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)USA’s Fred Kerley (L) crosses the finish line to win the Men’s 100m event of the Wanda Diamond League 2023 Golden Gala on June 2, 2023 at the Ridolfi stadium in Florence, Tuscany. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)
Track and Field can never die. There are so many young people participating and on the cusp of making a name for themselves. Post 2024, there will be many new names in Track and Field, Male and Female. By 2028, records that seemed impossible to break will be eclipsed.
USA’s Sydney McLaughlin crosses the finish line to win the women’s 4x400m relay final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 24, 2022. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 27: (L-R) Andre Levrone and Sydney McLaughlin arrive to attend the DIOR fashion show as part of the PFW on September 27, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/GC Images)
Meanwhile, there is concern about the whereabouts of Elaine Thompson Herah (ETH). Fans do not recall her being missing in action this long. Fact is, any Athlete not showing signs of readiness by July will not be ready for Budapest. If she plans to compete, now is the time to step forward.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 07: Gold medal winners Briana Williams, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica stand on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay on day fifteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)TOPSHOT – Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson (2nd R), Jamaica’s Kemba Nelson (R), Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (2nd L) and Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrate after winning silver in the women’s 4x100m relay final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 23, 2022. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)
Fans will have no problem if she decides not to compete in 2023. It will be acceptable if she takes a sabbatical and return in 2024 to attempt the 3-Peat Double of the 100M and 200M. We fans will be satisfied with that outcome. Absent knowledge of any impediment, fans are anxious for her return to the Track. At this juncture it would be nice and preferable if (ETH) schedule a Press Conference and declare her career intentions. True Fans will have no issues with her position or decision.
TOPSHOT – Gold medallist Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrates during the medal ceremony for the women’s 200m event during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on August 4, 2021. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 06: Briana Williams, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrate winning the gold medal in the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay Final on day fourteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 06, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. of Team Jamaica celebrate winning the gold medal in the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay Final on day fourteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 06, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.(Photo by Fred Lee/Getty Images)
Athletes planning to be in the Women 100M Final in Budapest with a Personal Best (PB) slower than 10.7X should skip the event. Participating in the event with a PB south of 10.7X, will make you late for Dinner, where dinner is the Gold Medal.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 11: Abby Steiner poses with the American Flag after winning the Sherri & Brett Miller Women’s Invitational 300 during the 115th Millrose Games at The Armory Track on February 11, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)Abby Steiner C of team USA sprints during the women’s 4x400m relay final at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, July 24, 2022. (Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua via Getty Images)
The Women’s 100M Final in Budapest 2023 is on Track for a Time of 10.61 or better. Athletes planning to be in the Women 200M Final in Budapest with a Personal Best (PB) slower than 21.8X should skip the event. Participating in the event with a PB south of 21.8X, will make you late for Dinner, where dinner is the Gold Medal. The Women’s 200M Final in Budapest 2023 is on Track for a Time of 21.5 or better. The Tail Gate Party continues to Olympics 2024
EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 26: Gabby Thomas in the Women’s 200 Meter semi-final during the 2022 USATF Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field on June 26, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 26: Gabby Thomas in the Women’s 200 Meter semi-final during the 2022 USATF Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field on June 26, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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