MONACO, MONACO – JULY 12: Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia competes in the Womens 100m final during the 2024 Diamond League – Herculis at Stade Louis II on July 12, 2024 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 21: Nickisha Pryce of Team Jamaica and Roxana Gomez of Team Cuba compete in the Women’s 400m Semi-Final during day three of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 21, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images for World Athletics)
The Olympic trials are over. The dust on the Track and Field in the Philippines, USA, and Jamaica is still settling. All three groups of Athletes are in Training camps fine tuning their skills in an effort to bring their A-Game to the spectacle that is Paris 2024 Olympics.
The Philippines team will focus on gymnastics, boxing, swimming, weight lifting, and Pole vault. There are many events in that mix to get multiple medals.
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 08:
Ernest John OBIENA of Australia, seen during the warm-up, as he prepares to compete in the Men’s Pole Vault, during the Meeting of Paris 2024 – IAAF Diamond League, on July 08, 2024, at Charlety Stadium, Paris, France. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 29: Lauren Hoffman of the Philippines runs in Heat 2 of the Women’s 400m Hurdles Invitational at the 96th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relay on March 29, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Joe Buvid/Getty Images)
Paris 2024 Olympics will cover 45 Sports. There will be plenty of events to attend and numerous medals will be issued. There will be no medals for events resulting from an argument, incident, or accident. Fans are encouraged to check Pedigree at the Entrances. In essence, no violence.
USA and JAMAICA will engage in Athletic battle for Track and Field sprinting supremacy. Before Olympic Trials it appeared that USA had an edge in Sprinting. Like the Sand of an hour glass the granules are shifting and Jamaica is cautiously saying just wait a minute USA, not so fast. Let’s set the stage with lights and action.
Base on performances and team selections the following are expectations by Key events, Men and Women.
Men’s 100m – Fans see USA coming away with 2 medals but not necessarily the gold. Winning time should be about 9.65 seconds. Kishane Thompson, Noah Lyles, and Kenny Bednarek should leave with hardware. Oblique Seville could be a factor.
EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 27: Kenny Bednarek competes in the first round of the men’s 200 meters on Day Seven of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 27, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 23: Noah Lyles poses with the flag and the gold medal after winning the men’s 100 meter final on Day Three 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Track & Field at Hayward Field on June 23, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Women’s 100m – Fans see Julien Alfred, Shacarri Richardson, and Zoe Hobbs picking up hardware. Melissa Jefferson, Shelley Ann Fraser Pryce, and Shericka Jackson could be factors. Winning time should be about 10.70 seconds. Julien Alfred is aware that winning can become a habit. There is nothing to fear but fear itself.
Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson (R) reacts due to an injury while Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred (L) wins the women’s 200 metres competition of the Gyulai Istvan Memorial World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Meeting at the Athletic Center of Szekesfehervar, Hungary on July 9, 2024. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP) (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 27: Sha’Carri Richardson competes in the first round of the women’s 200 meters on Day Seven of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 27, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Men’s 200m – Fans see “Kung Fu” Kenny winning. The results should include Kenny Bednarek, Noah Lyles, and Bryan Lavelle. Bryan Lavelle is a sportsman pick. If Shanieke can get Bryan Lavelle to clean up his first 100m he might surprise the world. Winning time should be about 19.43 seconds.
EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 30: Kenny Bednarek reacts after finishing second in the men’s 200 meter final on Day Nine of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials on June 29, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 09: Noah Lyles of the United States crosses the finish line winning the men’s 200m during the 2024 USATF NYC Grand Prix at Icahn Stadium on June 09, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Women’s 200m – Fans believe Gabby Thomas, McKenzie Long, and Julien Alfred should pickup hardware. Shericka Jackson appears to be a factor but she is Human and might not bring her A-Game. You cannot run with a bad knee or heel.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 23: Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia competes in the Women’s 200m Heats during day five of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 23, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – JUNE 02: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning the Women’s 200 Metres Final during the 2024 Diamond League – BAUHAUS-Galan at Olympic Stadium on June 02, 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
Women’s 100m Hurdles – this event could be an Ackera Nugent vs. Masai Russell confrontation. These two STARS are rivals. They have competed multiple times before. This is the hardest event to pick top 3. Under duress fans will say Ackera Nugent, Masai Russell, and Danielle Williams should be top 3 and not necessarily in that order. Everyone else is a Factor. Whoever clears the 3rd hurdle first, wins the event. Winning time should be about 12.10 seconds.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 23: Ackera Nugent of Team Jamaica competes in the Women’s 100m Hurdles Semi-Final during day five of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 23, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)ALBUQUERQUE, NM – MARCH 11: Masai Russell of the Kentucky Wildcats and Ackera Nugent of the Arkansas Razorbacks compete in the Women’s 60 Meter Hurdles final during the 2023 Division I Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championships held at the Albuquerque Convention Center on March 11, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
Men’s 110m Hurdles – potentially a 1, 2, 3 finish for Jamaica, Rasheed Broadbell, Hansle Parchment, and Orlando Bennett. Having said that so cavalier, it might require Mr. Holloway to skip the contest. That is unlikely to happen if everyone is healthy. Suffice to say, Mr. Holloway will be a factor and a Force to reckon with. Winning time should be about 12.84 seconds.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 04: Rasheed Broadbell of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men’s 110m Hurdles Final on day seven of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 04, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 08: Grant Holloway of United States (2R) jumps the last hurdle before Rasheed Broadbell of Jamaica and Hansle Parchment of Jamaica to win Men’s 110 Metres Hurdles during the Weltklasse Zurich 2022, part of the 2022 Diamond League series at Stadion Letzigrund on September 08, 2022 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Karsten Warholm (C) of Norway competes in the Men’s 400m hurdles on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 3, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 28: Rai Benjamin competes in the men’s 400 meter hurdles semi-final on Day Eight of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 28, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
HENGELO, NETHERLANDS – JULY 7: Femke Bol of the Netherlands competing in the 400m Women during the FBK Games 2024 at FBK Stadion on July 7, 2024 in Hengelo, Netherlands. (Photo by Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 30: Gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone poses with her new world record in the women’s 400 meter hurdles final on Day Ten of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 30, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Women’s 400m flat – this event will be competitive and exciting. Aaliyah Butler, Kendall Ellis, Alexis Holmes, MariLeidy Paulino, Nickisha Pryce, Sada Williams, Rhasidat Adeleke, and Natalia Kaczmarek will stage a battle. Nickisha Pryce will be a factor. Winning time should be about 48.4X seconds.
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 08:
(L-R) Natalia Kaczmarek of Poland, Marileidy PAULINO of Dominican Republic and Alexis HOLMES of USA, during the Women’s 400m at the Meeting of Paris 2024 – IAAF Diamond League, on July 08, 2024, at Charlety Stadium, Paris, France. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Jamaica’s Nickisha Pryce competes in the women’s 400m heats during the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest on August 20, 2023. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
Men’s 400m flat – Matthew Hudson Smith, Quincy Hall, Michael Norman, Sean Bailey, Kirani James, and Steven Gardiner is expected to have strong competition in this event. Steven Gardiner will be a factor but he will have plenty of company in this contest. Winning time should be about 43.94 seconds. Antonio Watson will sit this Olympics. Fans look forward to his return in Season 2025.
Bahamas’ Steven Gardiner (R) wins ahead of Jamaica’s Sean Bailey during the men’s 400 metres competition of the Gyulai Istvan Memorial World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Meeting at the Athletic Center of Szekesfehervar, Hungary on July 9, 2024. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP) (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)Steven Gardiner of the Bahamas is celebrating after winning the men's 400 Metres final at the Doha Diamond League meeting competition at Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on May 10, 2024. (Photo by Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Stars and Competitors need to be cognizant of time, distance, and height associated with eligibility to participate in each event at the Olympics. Here are the Qualifying Standards by Event. Paris Olympics 2024 is ready to welcome all. Whether you are a Track and Field fanatic or not; Flights, Hotel, Events Tickets, Seats, and plans for post event activities are completed. All Athletes planning to participate at the Paris Olympics July 26 to August 11, 2024, are aware that Fans consider them capable to step on the podium. If you are not near your best Time, Distance, or Height in July, you will be challenged in the Paris Olympics.
Antonio Watson of Jamaica celebrates after winning the Men’s 400m Final of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 24, 2023. (Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua via Getty Images)Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrates after winning the Women 100m event of the Brussels IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting on September 8, 2023 at the King Baudouin stadium. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) (Photo by JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images)
SPECULATION: 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.
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah reacts as she wins the Women 100m event of the Brussels IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting on September 8, 2023 at the King Baudouin stadium. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) (Photo by JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images)Elaine THOMPSON-HERAH of Jamaica during the Meeting of Brussels at King Baudouin Stadium on September 8, 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Anthony Dibon/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
CONCLUSION: Some athletes had an off year but with fortitude, they bounced back and salvaged their 2023 season. Fans are happy to see that Elaine Thompson Herah (ETH) through belief and resilience is looking good and prepared for the 2024 season. She will 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. All is well that ends well on the Track and off.
US’ Sha’Carri Richardson celebrates after winning the women’s 100m final during the Diamond League athletics meeting at Stadion Letzigrund stadium in Zurich on August 31, 2023. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)Shericka Jackson of Jamaica reacts after the women’s 200m final at the 2023 Diamond League athletics meeting in Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 8, 2023. (Photo by Zheng Huansong/Xinhua via 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.
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)EUGENE, OREGON – SEPTEMBER 16: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica holds up the Diamond League Final trophy after winning the Women’s 100m at Hayward Field on September 16, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)
Elaine Thompson Herah (ETH) is returning 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 realize that she has an opportunity to accomplish something that has never been done and no chance of being repeated. She will have a chance to complete a Triple Double of 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 below par 2023 season will be forever known.
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrates after winning the Women 100m event of the Brussels IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting on September 8, 2023 at the King Baudouin stadium. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) (Photo by JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images)Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah reacts as she wins the Women 100m event of the Brussels IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting on September 8, 2023 at the King Baudouin stadium. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) (Photo by JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images)
CARRYOVER: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 two Stars come around the bend at Paris 2024, remove or lose your hat.
EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 21: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning gold in the Women’s 200m Final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 21, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 09: Gabby Thomas celebrates winning 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)
Women 100m Hurdles will be the Blue Ribbon event at Paris 2024. The competition will be fierce. The field will be very 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 has the best chance of winning the event.
Gold medalist Danielle Williams C of Jamaica poses with silver medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn L of Puerto Rico and bronze medalist Kendra Harrison of the United States during the awarding ceremony for the women’s 100 meters hurdles final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 25, 2023. (Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua via Getty Images)Gold medalist Danielle Williams of Jamaica celebrates during the awarding ceremony for the women’s 100 meters hurdles final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 25, 2023. (Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua via Getty Images)
Sliver medalist Natalia Kaczmarek L of Poland, gold medalist Marileidy Paulino C of Dominican Republic and bronze medalist Sada Williams of Barbados attend the awarding ceremony for the Women’s 400m at the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 24, 2023. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua via Getty Images)Dominican Republic’s Marileidy Paulino (C) wins in the women’s 400m final during the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting at Egret Stadium in Xiamen, in China’s eastern Fujian province on September 2, 2023. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP) (Photo by GREG BAKER/AFP via Getty Images)
Men 400m will be a thriller. Could Vincent Price have written a better script? Can Antonio Watson run a sub 44.00 seconds? Expectations are that multiple Jamaicans will deliver in this event, at Paris 2024. To that end they are ahead of schedule. Antonio Watson ran the perfect race under the circumstances in Budapest. Congratulations to Antonio Watson for his Tactical performance. Those who have been asking Glen Mills for 400m Stars will see this victory as Redemption -“One Bob”. Making the Jamaican 400m Team for Olympics 2024 should be interesting and competitive. Anticipation is Jamaica Men 4 X 400m Relay team for Paris 2024 will be strong.
Gold medalist Antonio Watson of Jamaica looks at his medal after the Men’s 400m Final of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 24, 2023. (Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua via Getty Images)Gold medallist Jamaica’s Antonio Watson celebrates during the podium ceremony for the men’s 400m final during the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest on August 25, 2023. (Photo by Antonin THUILLIER / AFP) (Photo by ANTONIN THUILLIER/AFP via Getty Images)
Men 400m Hurdles has become a Karsten Warholm affair. Running this event in 46.89 seconds is fast. Use to be 47.XX seconds would get the Gold medal but not anymore. McMaster appears to be doing something right in training. Rai Benjamin will be a factor. McMaster will be the Athlete to watch in Paris 2024. Roshawn Clarke gave a good account of himself and produced a Valiant effort in Budapest. Great things are in store for the young man in this event.
EUGENE, OREGON – SEPTEMBER 16: Rai Benjamin of the United States reacts after winning the Men’s 400m Hurdles at Hayward Field on September 16, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – SEPTEMBER 16: Rai Benjamin of the United States reacts after winning the Men’s 400m Hurdles at Hayward Field on September 16, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)
Men 110m Hurdles with Grant Holloway, Hansle Parchment, and Rasheed Broadbell will always be a battle. Winning the event in a time of 12.96 seconds or better will become common. With Gravity in control of the times in this event, it is unlikely we will see a sub 12.70 seconds result for this event.
EUGENE, OREGON – SEPTEMBER 17: Hansle Parchment of Jamaica (right) edges out Grant Holloway of the United States (left) winning the Men’s 110m Hurdles 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)EUGENE, OREGON – SEPTEMBER 17: Grant Holloway of the United States (left) and Hansle Parchment (right) of Jamaica compete in the Men’s 110m Hurdles during the 2023 Prefontaine Classic and Wanda Diamond League Final at Hayward Field on September 17, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)
Women pole Vault is an event that does not get much attention. Next year at the Olympics 2024, the event should have a strong following. Fans expect to see names like USA Katie Moon and Australia Nina Kennedy.
USA’s Katie Moon (left) and Australia’s Nina Kennedy on the podium after winning joint gold medal in the Women’s Pole Vault on day five of the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary. Picture date: Thursday August 24, 2023. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)Gold medalists Katie Moon L of the United States and Nina Kennedy of Australia react during the awarding ceremony for the Women’s Pole Vault at the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 in Budapest, Hungary on Aug. 24, 2023. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua via Getty Images)
Men pole Vault is an exciting event. EJ Obiena of the Philippines is on pace to get the Gold medal in Paris 2024. The Philippines is preparing for another magnanimous Olympic moment.
Ernest John OBIENA (pole vault) during the Meeting of Brussels at King Baudouin Stadium on September 8, 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Anthony Dibon/Icon Sport via Getty Images)Silver medalist, Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena celebrates during the podium ceremony for the men’s pole vault during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on August 27, 2023. (Photo by Antonin THUILLIER / AFP) (Photo by ANTONIN THUILLIER/AFP via Getty Images)
Jamaica’s Lamara Distin competes in the women’s high jump final during the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest on August 27, 2023. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)Jamaica’s Lamara Distin competes in the women’s high jump final during the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest on August 27, 2023. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)
Men High Jump, Tamberi, Harrison, and Barshim are the Stars in this Event. The results might be the same in Paris 2024 but fans anticipate a shuffle in the standings with Harrison given a slight edge. It will be interesting to see if anyone can jump higher than 2.36m.
Gold medalist Gianmarco Tamberi C of Italy, silver medalist JuVaughn Harrison L of the U.S. and bronze medalist Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar celebrate on the podium during the awarding ceremony for the men’s high jump at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 23, 2023. (Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua via Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 23: Silver medalist Juvaughn Harrison of Team United States poses for a photo on the podium during the medals ceremony for the Men’s High Jump during day five of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 23, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Men Long Jump is demonstration that Jamaican athletes are rediscovering the Field events. Wayne Pinnock, Tajay Gayle, and Carey McLeod finished 2, 3, and 4 respectively in Budapest. With a little bit of luck it will be a 1, 2, and 3 finish for the Jamaicans.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: Silver medalist Wayne Pinnock of Team Jamaica celebrates on the podium during the medals ceremony for the Men’s Long Jump 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)Gold medalist Miltiadis Tentoglou C of Greece poses with silver medalist Wayne Pinnock L of Jamaica and bronze medalist Tajay Gayle of Jamaica during the awarding ceremony for the men’s long jump final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 25, 2023. (Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua via Getty Images)
Most Athletes are taking time off before Training and preparation for Olympics 2024 but the Tail Gate Party continues.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 08: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaika wins the Diamond League women’s 100 meters race at Roi Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium on September 08, 2023. (Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)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)
Elaine Thompson Herah (ETH) is returning to Track shape. The Queen of Women Sprinting is moving forward with her preparation for Paris 2024. The Cream always rises to the top.
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 realize that she has an opportunity to accomplish something that has never been done and no chance of being repeated. She will have a chance to complete a Triple Double of the 100m and 200m at the Olympics. She will have an opportunity to add some granite to her already cemented Track and Field career. Her Legacy, despite a disappointing 2023 season will be forever known. Newcomers to the Sport will aspire to win doubles and not just a gold medal in an event. That mindset will add another level to Track and Field greatness.
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrates after winning the Women 100m event of the Brussels IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting on September 8, 2023 at the King Baudouin stadium. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) (Photo by JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images)Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah reacts as she wins the Women 100m event of the Brussels IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting on September 8, 2023 at the King Baudouin stadium. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) (Photo by JOHN THYS/AFP 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 returns in 2024 the excitement level, will rise in this event. Do not be surprised if Shericka Jackson is challenged. ETH 21.53 seconds is not far from 21.41. Hold on to your hat if you need it for Church Services. When those two Stars come around the bend at Paris 2024, remove or lose your hat.
Shericka Jackson of Jamaica reacts after the women’s 200m final at the 2023 Diamond League athletics meeting in Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 8, 2023. (Photo by Zheng Huansong/Xinhua via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – SEPTEMBER 16: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica holds up the Diamond League Final trophy after winning the Women’s 100m at Hayward Field on September 16, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)
Women 100m Hurdles will be the Blue Ribbon event at Paris 2024. The competition will be fierce. The field will be very 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 has the best chance of winning the event.
Gold medalist Danielle Williams C of Jamaica poses with silver medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn L of Puerto Rico and bronze medalist Kendra Harrison of the United States during the awarding ceremony for the women’s 100 meters hurdles final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 25, 2023. (Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua via Getty Images)Gold medalist Danielle Williams of Jamaica celebrates during the awarding ceremony for the women’s 100 meters hurdles final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 25, 2023. (Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua via Getty Images)
Women 400m Flat will be competitive. Mari Leidy Paulino appears to be ahead of the competition. The question now is can she run faster than 47.60 seconds. When Sydney McLaughlin, Salwa Eid Naser, Gabby Thomas, and Shaunae Miller- Uibo are ready to perform, it would be interesting to witness performances and result. Despite said speculation, Mari Leidy Paulino will be a Factor.
Sliver medalist Natalia Kaczmarek L of Poland, gold medalist Marileidy Paulino C of Dominican Republic and bronze medalist Sada Williams of Barbados attend the awarding ceremony for the Women’s 400m at the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 24, 2023. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua via Getty Images)Dominican Republic’s Marileidy Paulino (C) wins in the women’s 400m final during the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting at Egret Stadium in Xiamen, in China’s eastern Fujian province on September 2, 2023. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP) (Photo by GREG BAKER/AFP via Getty Images)
Men 400m will be a thriller. Can Antonio Watson of Jamaica run a sub 44.00 seconds? Expectations are that multiple Jamaicans will deliver in this event, at Paris 2024. To that end they are ahead of schedule. Too bad Sean Bailey was not able to run a better race in Budapest. Antonio Watson ran the perfect race under the circumstances in Budapest. Congratulations to Antonio Watson for his Tactical performance. Those who have been asking Glen Mills for 400m Stars will see this victory as Redemption -“One Bob”. Making the Jamaican 400m Team for Olympics 2024 should be interesting and competitive. Anticipation is Jamaica Men 4 X 400m Relay team for Paris 2024 will be strong.
Gold medalist Antonio Watson of Jamaica looks at his medal after the Men’s 400m Final of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 24, 2023. (Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua via Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: (L-R) Silver medalist Matthew Hudson-Smith of Team Great Britain, Gold medalist Antonio Watson of Team Jamaica and Quincy Hall of Team United States pose for a photo during the medal 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 Sam Mellish/Getty Images)
Men 400m Hurdles has become a Karsten Warholm affair. Running this event in 46.89 seconds is fast. Use to be 47.XX seconds would get the Gold medal but not anymore. McMaster appears to be doing something right in training. Rai Benjamin will be a factor. McMaster will be the Athlete to watch in Paris 2024. Clarke gave a good account of himself and produced a Valiant effort in Budapest. Great things are in store for the young man in this event.
EUGENE, OREGON – SEPTEMBER 16: Rai Benjamin of the United States reacts after winning the Men’s 400m Hurdles at Hayward Field on September 16, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – SEPTEMBER 16: Rai Benjamin of the United States reacts after winning the Men’s 400m Hurdles at Hayward Field on September 16, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)
Men 110m Hurdles with Grant Holloway, Hansle Parchment, and Rasheed Broadbell will always be a battle. Winning the event in a time of 12.96 seconds or better will become common. With Gravity in control of the times in this event, it is unlikely we will see a sub 12.80 seconds result for this event.
EUGENE, OREGON – SEPTEMBER 17: Hansle Parchment of Jamaica (right) edges out Grant Holloway of the United States (left) winning the Men’s 110m Hurdles 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)EUGENE, OREGON – SEPTEMBER 17: Grant Holloway of the United States (left) and Hansle Parchment (right) of Jamaica compete in the Men’s 110m Hurdles during the 2023 Prefontaine Classic and Wanda Diamond League Final at Hayward Field on September 17, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)
Women pole Vault is an event that does not get much attention. Next year at the Olympics 2024, the event should have a strong following. Fans expect to see names like USA Katie Moon and Australia Nina Kennedy.
USA’s Katie Moon (left) and Australia’s Nina Kennedy on the podium after winning joint gold medal in the Women’s Pole Vault on day five of the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary. Picture date: Thursday August 24, 2023. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)Gold medalists Katie Moon L of the United States and Nina Kennedy of Australia react during the awarding ceremony for the Women’s Pole Vault at the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 in Budapest, Hungary on Aug. 24, 2023. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua via Getty Images)
Men pole Vault is an exciting event. EJ Obiena of the Philippines is on pace to get the Gold medal in Paris 2024. The Philippines is preparing for another magnanimous Olympic moment.
Ernest John OBIENA (pole vault) during the Meeting of Brussels at King Baudouin Stadium on September 8, 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Anthony Dibon/Icon Sport via Getty Images)Silver medalist, Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena celebrates during the podium ceremony for the men’s pole vault during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on August 27, 2023. (Photo by Antonin THUILLIER / AFP) (Photo by ANTONIN THUILLIER/AFP via Getty Images)
Men High Jump, Tamberi, Harrison, and Barshim are the Stars in this Event. The results might be the same in Paris 2024 but fans anticipate a shuffle in the standings with Harrison given a slight edge. It will be interesting to see if anyone can jump higher than 2.36m.
Gold medalist Gianmarco Tamberi C of Italy, silver medalist JuVaughn Harrison L of the U.S. and bronze medalist Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar celebrate on the podium during the awarding ceremony for the men’s high jump at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 23, 2023. (Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua via Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 23: Silver medalist Juvaughn Harrison of Team United States poses for a photo on the podium during the medals ceremony for the Men’s High Jump during day five of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 23, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Men Long Jump is demonstration that Jamaican athletes are rediscovering the Field events. Wayne Pinnock, Tajay Gayle, and Carey McLeod finished 2, 3, and 4 respectively in Budapest. With a little bit of luck it would have been a 1, 2, and 3 finish for the Jamaicans.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: Silver medalist Wayne Pinnock of Team Jamaica celebrates on the podium during the medals ceremony for the Men’s Long Jump 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)Gold medalist Miltiadis Tentoglou C of Greece poses with silver medalist Wayne Pinnock L of Jamaica and bronze medalist Tajay Gayle of Jamaica during the awarding ceremony for the men’s long jump final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 25, 2023. (Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua via Getty Images)
Most Athletes are taking time off before Training and preparation for Olympics 2024 but the Tail Gate Party continues.