DOHA, QATAR – OCTOBER 02: Dina Asher-Smith of Great Britain celebrates after winning gold in the Women’s 200 metres final during day six of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on October 02, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 05: Asha Philip, Dina Asher-Smith, Imani Lansiquot and Daryll Neita of Team Great Britain pose after coming in first in round one of the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay Heat 1 on day thirteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 05, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
In 2023 and 2024, Fans anticipate Signature performances in the women 100M, 200M, 400M, and 800M. Stars and competitive Athletes are planning to surprise. They are planning to deliver an extravaganza of performances to cap the era 2016 – 2024. Fans will be delighted, always remembering where they were when the 100M world record became 10.47 seconds, the 200M world record became 21.2 seconds, the 400M world record became 47.5, and the 800M world record became 1:52.55.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: (L-R) Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrate after completing a podium sweep in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica poses for a photo after winning the gold medal and setting a new Olympic record in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
2023 and 2024, will be defining years for some Track and Field stars. Careers will end or begin in these two years. Women 100M record will be 10.47 and the 200M record will be 21.2 seconds. BeyondApparent.com thinks the Olympic record holder for the 100M is most likely to accomplish that feat as long as there are no hidden injuries.
Women 400M and 800M events will be very competitive. Gabby Thomas will hunt for treasure in the 400M event. The 800M is still unsorted. With the exception of Athing Mu, there is no indication in 2023 of anyone ready to be World Champion in the 800M event.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 06: Gabrielle Thomas of Team TEAM UNITED STATES competes during the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay on day fourteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 06, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 2: Gabrielle Thomas of United States of America competing in the Women’s 200m Round 1 during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 2, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan (Photo by Ronald Hoogendoorn/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
2023 promises to be a rebuilding Year for Male Jamaican sprinters. Jamaican Female sprinters, particularly Stars have unfinished business. Fans of Elaine Thompson – Herah(ETH) anticipate excellent years in 2023 and 2024. They are anxious for Signature Performances. The next two years 2023 and 2024 is the time to run 10.47 for the 100M event. If a time of 10.47 is not accomplished Fans will wait decades for that opportunity. If she runs 10.47 for the 100M in Budapest or Paris, that record will last forever and a Day.
Gold medallist Yohan Blake of Jamaica gestures during the award ceremony for the men’s 100 metres final at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships in Daegu on August 29, 2011. AFP PHOTO / KIM JAE-HWAN (Photo credit should read KIM JAE-HWAN/AFP via Getty Images)Gold medallist Yohan Blake of Jamaica bites his medal during the award ceremony for the men’s 100 metres final at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships in Daegu on August 29, 2011. AFP PHOTO / KIM JAE-HWAN (Photo credit should read KIM JAE-HWAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Absent injuries, ETH will to be a Factor in the Women 100M and 200M events in Budapest Hungary August 19, 2023. Elaine Thompson – Herah, has work to do but nothing to be nervous about. The Spear will be burning in Budapest and will make Jamaica proud.
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)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)
Athletes planning to be in the Women 100M Final in Budapest with a Personal Best (PB) slower than 10.7X should skip the event. Participating in the event with a PB south of 10.7X, will make you late for Dinner, where dinner is the Gold Medal. The Women’s 100M Final in Budapest 2023 is on Track for a Time of 10.61 or better.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 26: Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines competes in the Women’s 55kg Weightlifting Group A match on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by An Lingjun/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 26: Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines celebrates after winning the Women’s 55kg Weightlifting Group A match on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by An Lingjun/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)
The Philippines Track and Field competition continues with enthusiasm and optimism. Sources believe that participation and performance in the female camp will rival the spirit of Jamaican Athletes. It will take time to duplicate times, distances, and heights but they are moving forward.
Philippines Athletes are making efforts to improve their skills in Long Jump, Triple Jump, and High Jump. They are exhibiting performances consistent with an “I can do” attitude. Once competitively successful in International meetings, confidence will set in making the sky the limit. Future SEA Games will be preparation for Olympic competition.
Boxing, weightlifting, gymnastics, and swimming programs appear to be well on the way to producing Stars in the near future. Current Athletes in these disciplines are not yet Household names but avid Fans think that like Hidilyn Diaz and EJ OBIENA, some will attain prominence soon.
Philippines’ Eumir Marcial (blue) celebrates after winning by KO against Armenia’s Arman Darchinyan during their men’s middle (69-75kg) quarter-final boxing match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo on August 1, 2021. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 01: Eumir Marcial of Team Philippines celebrates victory over Arman Darchinyan (red) of Team Armenia during the Men’s Middle (69-75kg) quarter final on day nine of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Kokugikan Arena on August 01, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
In Boxing, Female and Male Kababayans are stepping in the Ring fearless and throwing barrage of punches. They are competing in a manner the equivalent of “I am Pilipino and here to win”. Eumir Marcial is a promising Boxer who should have a successful Professional career. The “young uns” are maintaining the Legacy.
Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo competes in the parallel bars event at the men’s team qualification during the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at the Kitakyushu City Gymnasium in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka prefecture on October 20, 2021. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) (Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images)Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo competes in the parallel bars event at the men’s apparatus finals during the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at the Kitakyushu City Gymnasium in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka prefecture on October 24, 2021. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) (Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images)
Swimming is frontline event for the Filipino Team. Kababayans are always striving to be as good as Americans are in the Pool. CHLOE ISLETA is leading the effort. Hidilyn Diaz encourages another First in an event. Chloe Isleta embraces the challenge and look forward to Olympics 2024. There is no doubt that Filipinos would like to be as good as Jamaicans are on the Track.
Pole Vault in the Philippines is getting attention. E J Obiena and Natalie Uy are creating excitement. Natalie Uy is someone to follow. Fans of E J Obiena see him as a high prospect for a Medal in the Pole Vault Olympics 2024. It is likely that he will win the Gold Medal at Olympics 2024. He did not win the Gold Medal at WAC – 2022 but he performed at a high Level and won the Bronze.
Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena competes during the indoor men’s pole vault Beijer gala event in Uppsala, Sweden, on February 9, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP) (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena competes during the men’s pole vault event of the ISTAF indoor athletics meeting in Berlin on February 4, 2022. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica poses for a photo after winning the gold medal and setting a new Olympic record in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica wins the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
2023 and 2024 will be defining years for some Track and Field stars. Careers will end or begin in these two years. Women 100M record will be 10.47 and the 200M record will be 21.2 seconds. BeyondApparent.com thinks the Olympic record holder for the 100M is most likely to accomplish that feat as long as there are no hidden injuries.
EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 26: Gabby Thomas (C), first, Jenna Prandini (L), second, and Anavia Battle, third, celebrate on the podium after the Women’s 200 Meters Final on day nine of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 26, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 26: Gabby Thomas celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the Women’s 200 Meters Final on day nine of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 26, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Women 400M and 800M events will be very competitive. Gabby Thomas will hunt for treasure in the 400M event. The 800M is still unsorted. With the exception of Athing Mu, there was no indication in 2022 of anyone else ready to be a World Champion.
2023 promises to be a rebuilding Year for Male Jamaican sprinters. Jamaican Female sprinters, particularly the Stars have unfinished business. Fans of Elaine Thompson – Herah(ETH) anticipate excellent years in 2023 and 2024. The next two years 2023 and 2024 is the time to run 10.47 for the 100M event. If a time of 10.47 is not accomplished Fans will wait decades for that opportunity. If she runs 10.47 for the 100M in Budapest or Paris, that record will last forever and a Day.
EUGENE, OREGON – AUGUST 21: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica celebrates winning the 100m race during the Wanda Diamond League Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on August 21, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: (L-R) Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrate after completing a podium sweep in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
Absent injuries, ETH will to be a Factor in the Women 100M and 200M events in Budapest Hungary August 19, 2023. Elaine Thompson – Herah, has work to do but nothing to be nervous about. The Spear will be burning in Budapest and will make Jamaica proud.
EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 17: Gold medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica and silver medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrate after the Women’s 100m Final on day three of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 17, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Athletes planning to be in the Women 100M Final in Budapest with a Personal Best (PB) slower than 10.7X should skip the event. Participating in the event with a PB south of 10.7X, will make you late for Dinner, where dinner is the Gold Medal. The Women’s 100M Final in Budapest 2023 is on Track for a Time of 10.61 or better.
Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo competes in the parallel bars event at the men’s apparatus finals during the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at the Kitakyushu City Gymnasium in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka prefecture on October 24, 2021. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)Philippines’ Eumir Marcial (blue) celebrates after winning by KO against Armenia’s Arman Darchinyan during their men’s middle (69-75kg) quarter-final boxing match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo on August 1, 2021. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)
Track and Field competition in the Philippines continues with enthusiasm and optimism. Sources believe that participation and performance in the female camp will rival the spirit of Jamaican Athletes. It will take time to duplicate times, distances, and heights but they are moving forward.
Philippines Athletes are making efforts to improve their skills in Long Jump, Triple Jump, and High Jump. They are exhibiting performances consistent with “I can do” attitude. Once competitively successful in International meetings, confidence will set in making the sky the limit. Future SEA Games will be preparation for Olympic competition.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 05: Oleksandr Khyzhniak (red) of Team Ukraine exchanges punches with Eumir Marcial of Team Philippines during the Men’s Middle (69-75kg) semi final on day thirteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Kokugikan Arena on August 05, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Ueslei Marcelino – Pool/Getty Images)Philippines’ Eumir Marcial (blue) celebrates after winning by KO against Armenia’s Arman Darchinyan during their men’s middle (69-75kg) quarter-final boxing match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo on August 1, 2021. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)
Boxing, weightlifting, gymnastics, and swimming programs appear to be well on the way to producing Stars in the near future. Current Athletes in these disciplines are not yet Household names but avid Fans think that like Hidilyn Diaz and EJ OBIENA, some will attain prominence soon.
On the Olympic Level Boxing, Female and Male Kababayans are stepping in the Ring fearless and throwing barrage of punches. They are competing in a manner the equivalent of “I am Pilipino and here to win”. Eumir Marcial is a promising Boxer who should have a successful Professional career. The “young uns” are maintaining the Legacy.
Weightlifting is now a prominent sport. Weightlifters are encouraged by the performances of Hidilyn Diaz in SEA Games – 2022. Pinoys expect their good fortunes to continue. Fans expect the Team to be competitive on the International stage.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 26: Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines competes in the Women’s 55kg Weightlifting Group A match on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by An Lingjun/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz competes in the women’s 55kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on July 26, 2021. (Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP) (Photo by VINCENZO PINTO/AFP via Getty Images)
Swimming is a frontline event for the Filipino Team. Kababayans are always striving to be as good as Americans are in the Pool. CHLOE ISLETA is leading the effort. Hidilyn Diaz encourages another First in an event. Chloe Isleta embraces the challenge and look forward to Olympics 2024. There is no doubt that Filipinos would like to be as good as Jamaicans are on the Track.
Pole Vault in the Philippines is getting attention. E J Obiena and Natalie Uy are creating excitement. Natalie Uy is someone to follow. Fans of E J Obiena see him as a high prospect for a Medal in the Pole Vault Olympics 2024. It is likely that he will win the Gold Medal at Olympics 2024. He did not win the Gold Medal at WAC – 2022 but he performed at a high Level and won the Bronze.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Ernest John Obiena of Team Philippines competes in the Men’s Pole Vault Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena competes during the men’s pole vault event of the ISTAF indoor athletics meeting in Berlin on February 4, 2022. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)
EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 17: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica wins the Women’s 100m Final on day three of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 17, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 08: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica celebrates following their victory in Women’s 100 Metres 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)
Diamond League season – 2022 is over and in some instances “mercifully”. Clearly, some Stars did not perform at expectations or sustained injuries that affected performance. There were Stars not ready to perform well or losing Velocity. 2022 was a Year in which one competitor said, “I did not come to compete, I came to win”. Fans like that kind of confidence in an Athlete, it means she came into the Season with “Fire in the Belly”. Base on observation, Fans might have to reset expectations for Olympics 2024. While Fans are not ignoring WAC – 2023, they find the Olympics historically more significant and most likely where the Women’s 100M world record of 10.49 will be broken. I anticipate the winning time and new record to be 10.47.
Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce had a Great Season. Fans believe 2022 was the Pinnacle of her Career. However, Fans cannot imagine her running 10.54 or faster for the 100M. Fans believe Elaine Thompson-Herah (ETH), back-to-back 2016 and 2021 Olympic victories with an Olympic record in the 100M, is more significant and longer lasting.
TOPSHOT – Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrates winning the women’s 100m final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 17, 2022. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 17: Gold medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica and silver medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrate after the Women’s 100m Final on day three of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 17, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Fans still think Elaine Thompson-Herah (ETH), can run 10.47 for the 100M. She just needs to regain focus. Shericka Jackson had a phenomenal season but until she runs a 10.47 100M and or destroy the Olympic Record of 10.61; she is not likely to be the next World Record holder in the event. Yes, we “want to” be starting something.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica wins the gold medal in the Women’s 200m Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Where does ETH go from a less than perfect season in 2022? She was not ready for the 100M and 200M at WAC – 2022. The times required to win the featured Women events – 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 400M Hurdles, and 100M Hurdles were faster than recorded in the National Trials. The anticipated rematch between Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Shericka Jackson in the 100M Final at WAC – 2022 lacked the Neck and Neck drama. Regardless the race was competitive.
EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 21: Bronze medalist Dina Asher-Smith of Team Great Britain, gold medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica, and silver medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica celebrate after competing in the Women’s 200m Final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 21, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images for World Athletics)TOPSHOT – Gold medallist Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson (R) and silver medallist Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrate after the women’s 200m during the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon on July 21, 2022. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)
The sweep in the Women’s 100M occurred during WAC 2022, July 15 to July 24 but many dreamt of a 1234 finish with Kemba Nelson joining the Party. Shericka Jackson made progress with her Speed but given her running style she seem incapable of getting to the 100M mark before 10.7X seconds as was demonstrated at the Jamaica National Trials and WAC 100M Final. Undoubtedly, Shericka Jackson has figured out the “formula “to win the 200M.
EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 21: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning gold in the Women’s 200m Final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 21, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 21: Gold medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica poses during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 200m Final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 21, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
In the off-season Athletes will have to develop a two-year plan, 2023 – 2024. Plan should include what is working and what is not. Do more of what is working and abandon what is not. All Athletes, base on performances in 2022, should be reviewing Weight Training. Lifting weights produce power but too much weight and improper technique will jeopardize speed and in some cases cause long term or permanent damage. Sprinting requires power but a damaged shoulder or back will affect speed. An Athlete cannot win the 100M without Speed in the first 30 meters. No speed no Dinner, where dinner is the Gold Medal.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: (L-R) Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrate after completing a podium sweep in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 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)
There is Excitement and Entertainment in Track and Field. Going forward in the 100M and 200M events, Stars will have no time to keep anything in Reserve, they will leave it all on the Track. Stars will let competitors listen for the Gun and watch the Feet. The moment a competitor’s feet is off Blocks, Stars will BOOGIE. Stars should remember to treat competitors with respect. The competitive conduct in Track is “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, and “Good Night” – Meet me at the Tape. The Tail Gate Party continues all the way to Olympics 2024.
EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 21: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning gold in the Women’s 200m Final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 21, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 21: Gold medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica poses during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 200m Final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 21, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 21: Bronze medalist Dina Asher-Smith of Team Great Britain, gold medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica, and silver medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica celebrate after competing in the Women’s 200m Final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 21, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images for World Athletics)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 21: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning gold in the Women’s 200m Final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 21, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images for World Athletics)
Clearly, some Stars did not take WAC – 2022 seriously. Quite candidly, most Fans find the Olympics more significant. As one look around at the performances, there were Stars not ready to perform well or slowing down. That prompted one competitor to say, “I did not come to compete, I came to win”. Fans like that kind of spunk in an Athlete, it means she came with “Fire in the Belly”. Base on observation, Fans might have to reset expectations for Olympics 2024.
Fans were disappointed that Kemba Nelson did not make the 100M finals but the experience will motivate her. There is a cloud hanging over the performances in the Women’s 100M and 200M. Elaine Thompson-Herah (ETH) was not ready. Her training regiment might be flawed. Too much weight lifting makes you slow. It is also possible that there are undisclosed injuries or concerns. Fans are concerned that there is a bit of regression in ETH performance. We fans like our Star but will speak up. In summary, it was more a case of ETH losing and not necessarily Shelly winning.
TOPSHOT – Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson (2nd R), Jamaica’s Kemba Nelson (R), Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (2nd L) and Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrate after winning silver in the women’s 4x100m relay final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 23, 2022. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 23: Silver medalists Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson, and Kemba Nelson of Team Jamaica pose after competing in the Women’s 4x100m Relay Final on day nine of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 23, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images for World Athletics)EUGENE, OREGON – MAY 15: Kemba Nelson of University of Oregon reacts with Jadyn Mays and Jasmin Reed after winning the women’s 100 meter dash during the Pac-12 Track & Field Championship at Hayward Field at Hayward Field on May 15, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 23: Silver medalists Elaine Thompson-Herah, Kemba Nelson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica, gold medalists Melissa Jefferson, Abby Steiner, Jenna Prandini and Twanisha Terry of Team United States and bronze medalists Tatjana Pinto, Alexandra Burghardt, Gina Luckenkemper, and Rebekka Haase of Team Germany pose during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 4x100m Relay Final on day nine of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 23, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Fact is 10.67 is impressive but Fans would be indulging in complacency or mediocrity if they get excited. Until Shelly shows us 10.54 for the 100M, Elaine Thompson-Herah (ETH) is the Fastest Woman Alive but it does not mean she will win every contest. ETH has a lot of work to do to run 10.47 for the Women’s 100M. Fans will take 10.47 anywhere, at WAC 2023 or Olympics 2024.
Acute Fans see bad blood in the interaction between Elaine and Shelly. 10.67 for the 100M will not upstage Elaine. Both Elaine and Shelly have outstanding careers but fans that have participated in Track and Field, believe ETH back to back and Olympic record is heavier and longer lasting. As far as Fans know, the World Record (WR) for the event is 10.49, set in 1988. Therefore, Fans are not certain why 10.67 were presented as a championship record. Is someone about to take 10.49 off the Books?
TOPSHOT – Gold medallist Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson (R) and silver medallist Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrate after the women’s 200m during the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon on July 21, 2022. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 21: Silver medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica fist bumps gold medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica during a press conference following the Women’s 200m Final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 21, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images for World Athletics)
Not so fast, Fans still think Elaine Thompson-Herah can do 10.47 for the 100M. She just needs to regain focus. MVP is trying to embarrass Elaine Thompson-Herah via Jako Jackson. I am sorry that Shericka Jackson is caught in the middle but until she run a 10.47 100M and or destroy the Olympic Record of 10.61, nothing doing. Yes, we “want to” be starting something.
Where does ETH go from here? She was not ready for 100M and 200M. The times required to win the featured Women events – 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 400M Hurdles, and 100M Hurdles were faster than you saw at the National Trials. The anticipated rematch between Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Shericka Jackson did not materialize.
EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 17: Gold medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica and silver medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrate after the Women’s 100m Final on day three of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 17, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 21: Bronze medalist Dina Asher-Smith of Team Great Britain, gold medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica, and silver medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica celebrate after competing in the Women’s 200m Final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 21, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images for World Athletics)
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica poses for a photo after winning the gold medal and setting a new Olympic record in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: (L-R) Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrate after completing a podium sweep in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica wins the gold medal in the Women’s 200m Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – AUGUST 21: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica celebrates winning the 100m race during the Wanda Diamond League Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on August 21, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
Track and Field is back. Going forward in the 100M and 200M events, Stars will have no time to keep anything in Reserve, they will leave it all on the Track. Stars will let competitors listen for the Gun and watch the Feet. The moment a competitor’s feet is off Blocks, Stars will BOOGIE. Stars should remember to treat competitors with respect. The competitive conduct in Track is “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, and “Good Night” – Meet me at the Tape. The TailGatePartycontinues all the way to Olympics 2024.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)ROME, ITALY – JUNE 09: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica poses after winning in Women’s 200m during the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea 2022, part of the 2022 Diamond League series at Stadio Olimpico on June 09, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Mantovani/Getty Images)DOHA, QATAR – SEPTEMBER 29: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica celebrates winning the Women’s 100 Metres final during day three of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 11: Julien Alfred of Texas reacts with Kemba Nelson of Oregon after placing first and second, respectively, in the 100 meter dash during the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Hayward Field on June 11, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica wins the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica poses for a photo after winning the gold medal and setting a new Olympic record in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Forget what you saw at National Trials across the Globe. The times at World Championships – 2022 will be different. The times required to win the featured Women events – 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 400M Hurdles, and 100M Hurdles will be much faster than you saw at the National Trials.
Some Athletes bore a grudge from the Tokyo Olympics and ran great times early season but in the Heats of all Events, those angry feelings will dissipate. There will be a return to normal self and performance in Head-to-Head competition. That is when the Phantom of the Opera is there.
DOHA, QATAR – SEPTEMBER 29: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica celebrates with her son Zyon after winning the Women’s 100 Metres final during day three of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images for IAAF )Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce (C) gestures before competing with USA’s Javianne Olivier (L) and Namibia’s Christine Mboma (R) in the women’s 100m event during the Kip Keino Classic, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour 2022, at the Kasarani stadium in Nairobi on May 7, 2022. (Photo by SIMON MAINA / AFP) (Photo by SIMON MAINA/AFP via Getty Images)
EUGENE, OREGON – MAY 15: Kemba Nelson of University of Oregon reacts after winning the women’s 100 meter dash during the Pac-12 Track & Field Championship at Hayward Field at Hayward Field on May 15, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – MAY 15: Kemba Nelson of University of Oregon reacts after winning the women’s 200 meter dash during the Pac-12 Track & Field Championship at Hayward Field at Hayward Field on May 15, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica react after winning the silver and bronze medals in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)ROME, ITALY – JUNE 09: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica poses after winning in Women’s 200m during the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea 2022, part of the 2022 Diamond League series at Stadio Olimpico on June 09, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Mantovani/Getty Images)
In the 100M and 200M Finals Stars will have no time to keep anything in Reserve, they will leave it all on the Track. Stars will let competitors listen for the Gun and watch the Feet. The moment a competitor’s feet is off Blocks, Stars will BOOGIE. Stars should remember to treat competitors with respect. The competitive conduct in Track is “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, and “Good Night” – Meet me at the Tape. The TailGatePartycontinues.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: (L-R) Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrate after completing a podium sweep in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 01: (L-R) Silver medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah and bronze medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica pose with their medals during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m Final on day nine of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 01, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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)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)
All eyes are on Eugene, Oregon. What are your expectations? Stars are in route, if not already there. The Phantom of the Opera is there. Pundits and naysayers will be there looking for a story. The notion that Elaine Thompson-Herah needs to upgrade her interview Verbiage is preposterous. Any expressed or implied notion that she now needs to be a “Fulbright” scholar is nonsense. She is not a Rhodes Scholar and has no interest. Sorry, Elaine Thompson-Herah never promised you a Rose Garden.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica poses for a photo after winning the gold medal and setting a new Olympic record in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 09: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica celebrates winning the Women’s 100m final during the Weltklasse Zurich, part of the Wanda Diamond League at Stadium Letzigrund on September 09, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
Forget what you saw or think you observed at the National Trials. The results at World Championships – 2022 will be different. The times required to win the featured Women events – 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, and 100M Hurdles will be much faster than you saw at the National Trials.
Some Stars appear to be carrying a grudge from the Tokyo Olympics to World Championships 2022. That is not a good thing. Said Stars ran great times because of the anger inside but when it subsides, there will be a return to normal self or even worse in terms of performance in Head-to-Head competition. That is when the Phantom of the Opera is there.
DOHA, QATAR – SEPTEMBER 29: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica celebrates winning the Women’s 100 Metres final during day three of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: (L-R) Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrate after completing a podium sweep in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 30: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica competes during round one of the Women’s 100m heats on day seven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 30, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)ROME, ITALY – JUNE 09: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica poses after winning in Women’s 200m during the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea 2022, part of the 2022 Diamond League series at Stadio Olimpico on June 09, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Mantovani/Getty Images)
World Athletic Championships – 2022 should be entertaining. There is a possibility that Elaine Thompson – Herah will run 10.47 and 21.2 for the 100M and 200M respectively. Fans anticipate Shericka Jackson will join the 100M 10.6X club. A review of Olympics 2021 and Prefontaine Classic 2021 show Shericka Jackson closing fast at the end of each race. This is confirmation that Shericka Jackson is making progress with her Speed as was demonstrated at the National Trials.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica wins the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
In the 100M and 200M Finals Stars will have no time to keep anything in Reserve, they will leave it all on the Track. Stars will let competitors listen for the Gun and watch the Feet. The moment a competitor’s feet is off Blocks, Stars will BOOGIE. Stars should remember to treat competitors with respect. The competitive conduct in Track is “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, and “Good Night” – Meet me at the Tape. The TailGateParty continues.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: (L-R) Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrate after completing a podium sweep in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)ROME, ITALY – JUNE 09: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica celebrates after winning the Women’s 200m during the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea 2022, part of the 2022 Diamond League series at Stadio Olimpico on June 09, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)
The National Track and Field Trials across the Globe are over. What have Fans learned, probably not much? Stars did enough to qualify to compete in their events at WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2022. In the next two weeks, Fans will get a Glimpse of potential performance and times. Base on performances in the Trials, three Countries – Jamaica, United States, and England are vying for all Eight (8) or Nine (9) spots in the Women’s 100M Final. There could be a Triangular Country Face-off with Jamaica completing another sweep or even a 1234 finish, if you include Kemba Nelson, with only three spots on the Podium. That is scary!
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: (L-R) Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica, Marie-Josee Ta Lou of Team Ivory Coast, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica, Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica and Teahna Daniels of Team United States compete in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)ROME, ITALY – JUNE 09: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica celebrates after winning the Women’s 200m during the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea 2022, part of the 2022 Diamond League series at Stadio Olimpico on June 09, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)
Post National Trials, Stars will put their Head, uniform, and Track shoes on. Preparation is on the way for a Track and Field Rematch between Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Shericka Jackson at World Championships 2022. Some Stars are not ready but they are getting there. Elaine Thompson-Herah (ETH) is etched as the Fastest Woman Alive but that does not mean she will win every contest before World Championships 2022. Regardless of what transpires in June, she is the Fastest Woman Alive.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica poses for a photo after winning the gold medal and setting a new Olympic record in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
Some Stars appear to be carrying a grudge from the Tokyo Olympics to World Championships 2022. That is not a good thing. In the early season, said Stars will run great times because of the anger inside but when it subsides and it will, there will be a return to normal self or even worse in terms of performance in Head-to-Head competition. That is when the Phantom of the Opera is there.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – AUGUST 13: Gold medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100 metres during Day Four of the 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships Moscow 2013 at Luzhniki Stadium on August 13, 2013 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)DOHA, QATAR – SEPTEMBER 29: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica celebrates with her son Zyon after winning the Women’s 100 Metres final during day three of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images for IAAF )
In the 100M and 200M Finals Stars will have no time to keep anything in Reserve, they will leave it all on the Track. Stars will let competitors listen for the Gun and watch the Feet. The moment a competitor’s feet is off Blocks, Stars will BOOGIE. Stars should remember to treat competitors with respect. The competitive conduct in Track is “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, and “Good Night” – Meet me at the Tape.
EUGENE, OREGON – AUGUST 21: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica celebrates winning the 100m race during the Wanda Diamond League Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on August 21, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)ROME, ITALY – JUNE 09: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica celebrates after winning the Women’s 200m during the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea 2022, part of the 2022 Diamond League series at Stadio Olimpico on June 09, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)DOHA, QATAR – SEPTEMBER 29: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica celebrates winning the Women’s 100 Metres final during day three of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)ROME, ITALY – JUNE 09: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica celebrates after winning the Women’s 200m during the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea 2022, part of the 2022 Diamond League series at Stadio Olimpico on June 09, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)
Athletes planning to be in the Women’s 100M Final in Oregon with a Personal Best (PB) slower than 10.7X should STAY HOME or skip the event. Participating in the event with a PB south of 10.7X will make you late for Dinner, where Dinner is the Gold Medal. The Women 100M Final in Oregon 2022 is on Track for a Time of 10.47 or better. The Women 200M Final in Oregon 2022 is on Track for a Time of 21.5 or better. Sadly, Gabby Thomas will not impose her will and be a party crasher. Gabby is suffering from Ham String injury. The TailGateParty continues.
EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 26: Gabby Thomas celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the Women’s 200 Meters Final on day nine of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 26, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 06: Gabrielle Thomas of Team TEAM UNITED STATES competes during the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay on day fourteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 06, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
RABAT, MOROCCO – JUNE 05: Jamaican athlete Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrates after winning in the women’s 100mt final heat during the Diamond League at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex, in Rabat, Morocco on June 05, 2022. (Photo by Jalal Morchidi/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – MAY 28: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica celebrates after winning the women’s 1,500m during the Wanda Diamond League Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on May 28, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)]
RABAT, MOROCCO – JUNE 05: Jamaican athlete Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrates after winning in the women’s 100mt final heat during the Diamond League at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex, in Rabat, Morocco on June 05, 2022. (Photo by Jalal Morchidi/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)ROME, ITALY – JUNE 09: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica competes in Women’s 200m during the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea 2022, part of the 2022 Diamond League series at Stadio Olimpico on June 09, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Mantovani/Getty Images)
In Rome, Shericka Jackson ran the 200M in a time of 21.91. That is a good step forward for her season. Pundits and naysayers should remember that Shericka Jackson can run faster. Her performance sends a strong message regarding expectations for the 200M event at World Championships 2022. To Pundits and naysayers who like to bash ETH, sending a warning will require a minimum time of 21.51.
Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson (3rdR) wins the Women’s 200m event ahead of Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah (L) and Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith (2ndL) on June 9, 2022 during the Wanda Diamond League athletics meeting at the Olympic Stadium in Rome. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)OLIMPIC STADIUM, ROME, ITALY – 2022/06/09: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica, Dina Asher-Smith of Great Britain and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica compete in the 200m women during the IAAF Diamond League Golden Gala meeting. Elaine Thompson-Herah placed second, Dina Asher-Smith placed third and Shericka Jackson placed first. (Photo by Andrea Staccioli /Insidefoto/LightRocket via Getty Images)
There will be lots of Fans chatter such as; we think ETH will destroy the Field again, or we think Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce is going to defend her World Championship Title, or we think Shericka Jackson is getting tired of being third Fiddler and generate an upset. All results are possible if you believe.
Which Star will be the Phantom of the Opera? Will Gabby Thomas impose her will and be a World Championships Track and Field party crasher. Will Mboma experience a miracle and make an appearance. We will just have to wait and see. Whatever!!! The Five – Elaine, Shelly, Shericka, Gabby, and Christine Mboma will be factors. World Championships 2022, as it pertains to Women sprints, will revolve around the FIVE.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Marie-Josee Ta Lou of Team Ivoy Coast, Christine Mboma of Team Namibia, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica and Gabrielle Thomas of Team United States compete in the Women’s 200m Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 03, 2021 Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Roger Sedres/Gallo Images/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 06: Gabrielle Thomas of Team TEAM UNITED STATES competes during the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay on day fourteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 06, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 26: Gabby Thomas celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the Women’s 200 Meters Final on day nine of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 26, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 26: Gabby Thomas (C), first, Jenna Prandini (L), second, and Anavia Battle, third, celebrate on the podium after the Women’s 200 Meters Final on day nine of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 26, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Athletes planning to be in the Women 100M Final in Oregon with a Personal Best (PB) slower than 10.7X should STAY HOME or skip the event. Participating in the event with a PB south of 10.7X, will make you late for Dinner, where Dinner is the Gold Medal. The Women 100M Final in Oregon 2022 is on Track for a Time of 10.47 or better. The Women 200M Final in Oregon 2022 is on Track for a Time of 21.5 or better The Tail Gate Party has begun.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 01: (L-R) Silver medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah and bronze medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica pose with their medals during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m Final on day nine of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 01, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – AUGUST 21: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica celebrates winning the 100m race during the Wanda Diamond League Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on August 21, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
Elaine Thompson-Herah following a press conference ahead of the Muller Indoor Grand Prix at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham. Picture date: Friday February 18, 2021. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images)BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 18: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica poses for the camera as she meets the media ahead of the Muller Indoor Grand Prix at Utilita Arena Birmingham on February 18, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Chris Lee – British Athletics/British Athletics via Getty Images)
The Pundits and naysayers are looking for a story. Here is all you need to know. Elaine Thompson-Herah is the Fastest Woman Alive. That does not mean she will always win but for now she is the Fastest Woman Alive.
The notion that Elaine Thompson-Herah Verbiage needs an upgrade is preposterous. Any expressed or implied notion that she now needs to be a “Fulbright” scholar is nonsense to the Nth degree. She is not a Rhodes Scholar and do not care to be anymore.
Elaine Thompson-Herah during a press conference ahead of the Muller Indoor Grand Prix at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham. Picture date: Friday February 18, 2022. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images)Elaine Thompson-Herah during a press conference ahead of the Muller Indoor Grand Prix at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham. Picture date: Friday February 18, 2022. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images)
Sorry, Elaine Thompson-Herah never promised you a Rose Garden. When you critics, can run the 100M in 10.61seconds and give the impression that a time of 10.31 was possible, if no Left Arm salute, perhaps we will acknowledge your collective presence. Until then, Fans of Elaine Thompson-Herah will not dignify the “Dirty Remarks“. We Fans will fight if we find it necessary.
USA’s Destiny Smith-Barnett, Great Britain’s Daryll Neita and Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah (left-right) competing in the Women’s 60m final during the Muller Indoor Grand Prix Birmingham at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham Picture date: Saturday February 19, 2022. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah (C) wins the women 60 m final next to Britain’s Daryll Neita (L) and Switzerland’s Mujinga Kambundji (R) during the Muller Indoor Grand Prix Birmingham 2022 athletics, part of the World Indoor Tour Gold series, at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on February 19, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Elaine Thompson-Herah (JAM) during the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold Copernicus Cup 2022 in Torun, Poland, on February 22, 2022. (Photo by Foto Olimpik/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Elaine Thompson-Herah (JAM) during the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold Copernicus Cup 2022 in Torun, Poland, on February 22, 2022. (Photo by Foto Olimpik/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Athletes planning to be in the Women’s 100M Finals in Oregon 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. The Women 100M Final in Oregon 2022 is on Track for a Time of 10.47 or better. The mission for Elaine Thompson-Herah is to continue moving forward and make Jamaica Proud. She will avoid and ignore envious Pundits and naysayers. The Tail Gate Party has begun.
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah (C) wins the women 60 m final next to Britain’s Daryll Neita (L) and Switzerland’s Mujinga Kambundji (R) during the Muller Indoor Grand Prix Birmingham 2022 athletics, part of the World Indoor Tour Gold series, at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on February 19, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)Ewa Swoboda (POL),Elaine Thompson-Herah (JAM),Pia Skrzyszowska (POL),Daryll Neita (GBR) during the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold Copernicus Cup 2022 in Torun, Poland, on February 22, 2022. (Photo by Foto Olimpik/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah (R) meets supporters after winning the women 60 m final during the Muller Indoor Grand Prix Birmingham 2022 athletics, part of the World Indoor Tour Gold series, at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on February 19, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)UNSPECIFIED – UNSPECIFIED DATE: In this handout screengrab released on April 24, Athlete Elaine Thompson-Herah excepts the award for Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year during the Laureus World Sports Awards 2022 Virtual Award Ceremony. (Photo by Handout/Laureus via Getty Images)UNSPECIFIED – UNSPECIFIED DATE: In this handout screengrab released on April 24, Athlete Elaine Thompson-Herah excepts the award for Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year during the Laureus World Sports Awards 2022 Virtual Award Ceremony. (Photo by Handout/Laureus via Getty Images)
May is the month of Psychological or Mental preparation for World Athletic Championships 2022. Regardless of Physical shape, Track and Field Stars and competitors will need to be mentally ready. You cannot run your best without your head. Athletes with the proper mental focus will succeed at World Championships 2022.
Fans are excited with the performances of their Track and Field Stars during Easter. Easter Eggs hunting was successful. Early Season performances sent messages to competitors. Fans are in anticipation that Track and Field Season 2022 will be competitive. Some Athletes are exploring different events to confirm or discover their true talent.
The 2022 Athletic season will be interesting. Fans are pleading with Stars to avoid Indoor competition. Avoid feet and Achilles heel injury for the next three years. Indoor 60M competition is of no significance to the ultimate 100M event at World Athletic Championships 2022. The psychological preparation and sending messages to competitors by way of performances and trash talk is in high gear. Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce is promising to run 10.4X for the Women’s 100M. She ran 10.67 in Nairobi, Kenya, which is great. However, let us remember the Leading Time is 10.54, ran in Oregon by Elaine Thompson Herah in 2021.
Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce (C) gestures before competing with USA’s Javianne Olivier (L) and Namibia’s Christine Mboma (R) in the women’s 100m event during the Kip Keino Classic, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour 2022, at the Kasarani stadium in Nairobi on May 7, 2022. (Photo by SIMON MAINA / AFP) (Photo by SIMON MAINA/AFP via Getty Images)USA’s Javianne Olivier (L) and Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce (R) compete in the women’s 100m event during the Kip Keino Classic, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour 2022, at the Kasarani stadium in Nairobi on May 7, 2022. (Photo by TONY KARUMBA / AFP) (Photo by TONY KARUMBA/AFP via Getty Images)TOPSHOT – Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce reacts after winning the women’s 100m event during the Kip Keino Classic, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour 2022, at the Kasarani stadium in Nairobi on May 7, 2022. (Photo by TONY KARUMBA / AFP) (Photo by TONY KARUMBA/AFP via Getty Images)
There is no holding back or keeping anything in Reserve when running the 100M and 200M. Leave it all on the Track. Let your competitors listen for the Gun and you watch the Feet. The moment a competitor’s foot is off Blocks, you BOOGIE. Stars should remember to treat competitors with respect. The competitive conduct in Track is “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, and “Good Night” – Meet me at the Tape.
Walnut, CA – April 16: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica won the Womens 100 meter Invitational Elite prelim race with a time of 10.89 during the USATF Golden Games at the Mt. SAC Relays in Hilmer Lodge Stadium on the campus of Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)WALNUT, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 16: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica poses for a photo at the finish of the women’s 100 meter dash semi-finals during the Mt SAC Relays Elite Division & USATF Golden Games at Hilmer Lodge Stadium on April 16, 2022 in Walnut, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah (R) meets supporters after winning the women 60 m final during the Muller Indoor Grand Prix Birmingham 2022 athletics, part of the World Indoor Tour Gold series, at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on February 19, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Christine Mboma had an unfortunate injury in Nairobi, Kenya. Track and Field fans are concerned. Will she recuperate in time for World Championships 2022? Those of us who Love the Sport are not happy. Christine’s injury could put a damper on the Meet. She might not be meeting anyone at the Tape.
BRUSSEL, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 3 : Christine MBOMA pictured during the 45th edition of the ALLIANZ Memorial Van Damme IAAF Diamond Athletics League meeting. In king baudouin stadium. on September 03, 2021 in Brussel, Belgium, 3/09/2021 ( Photo Gregory Van Gansen / Photo News )
via Getty Images)Namibia’s Christine Mboma celebrates after winning the women’s 200m event of the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting “Weltklasse” in Zurich on September 9, 2021. (Photo by STEFAN WERMUTH / AFP) (Photo by STEFAN WERMUTH/AFP via Getty Images)Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce (C) gestures before competing with USA’s Javianne Olivier (L) and Namibia’s Christine Mboma (R) in the women’s 100m event during the Kip Keino Classic, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour 2022, at the Kasarani stadium in Nairobi on May 7, 2022. (Photo by SIMON MAINA / AFP) (Photo by SIMON MAINA/AFP via Getty Images)
Fans are curious about the unexpected departure of Elaine Thompson – Herah from the USATF Golden Games or Mt SAC as most of us call it. However, if Elaine wishes to have an easy start to the season, nothing to Fuss and Fight about.
Walnut, CA – April 16: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica won the Womens 100 meter Invitational Elite prelim race with a time of 10.89 during the USATF Golden Games at the Mt. SAC Relays in Hilmer Lodge Stadium on the campus of Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)Elaine Thompson-Herah (JAM) during the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold Copernicus Cup 2022 in Torun, Poland, on February 22, 2022. (Photo by Foto Olimpik/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Athletes planning to be in the Women’s 100M Finals in Oregon with a Personal Best (PB) slower than 10.7X should STAY HOME or skip the event. Participating in the event with a PB south of 10.7X, will make you late for Dinner. The Women 100M Final in Oregon 2022 is on Track for a Time of 10.47 or better. The Tail Gate Party has begun.
Gabby Thomas has decided to compete in the 100M early in the Season but Fans of Gabrielle Thomas are not keen on her ability to be a Star in the 100M. Her Athletic history seems best suited for the 200M. Gabrielle Thomas can be a star in the 400M event if she studies this race. Fans saw her compete in a 300M event in New York in February 2022. We think her future in the 400M looks promising. Regardless she will compete.
Gabrielle Thomas 2nd R of the United States competes during the women’s 200m race at the 2022 Diamond League athletics meeting at Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, capital of Qatar, May 13, 2022. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua via Getty Images)US’ Gabrielle Thomas (L) celebrates winning the women’s 200m event during the IAAF Diamond League athletics Doha meeting at the Khalifa International stadium in the Qatar capital on May 13, 2022. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP) (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)US’ Gabrielle Thomas celebrates winning the women’s 200m event during the IAAF Diamond League athletics Doha meeting at the Khalifa International stadium in the Qatar capital on May 13, 2022. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP) (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)
Shericka Jackson appears to be having a slow start to the season but nothing to be nervous about. Fans believe that Shericka should review the Tape of this race and consider re-engineering her finish in the 200M event. Flash Thought, is Shericka Jackson considering competing in the 100M and 400M and relax her interest in the 200M. That would be an interesting mix of events for an Athlete. Regardless, the psychological preparation begins in the month of May, speed will be on display in June, and Athleticism will be ready for Prime Time in July.
BELGRADE, SERBIA – MARCH 18: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica competes in Heat 1 of the Women’s 60m semi-finals during day one of the World Athletics Indoor Championships at the Belgrade Arena on March 18, 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)BELGRADE, SERBIA – MARCH 18: Anthonique Strachan of Bahamas BAH, Shericka Jackson of Jamaica JAM and Lotta Kemppinen of Finland FIN compete during the Womens 60 Metres Semi-Finals on Day One of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Belgrade 2022 at Belgrade Arena on March 18, 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images for World Athletics)