(L-R) Silver medalist Ditaji Kambundji of Switzerland, gold medalist Devynne Charlton of Bahamas and bronze medalist Ackera Nugent of Jamaica pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the women’s 60m hurdles final at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province, March 23, 2025. (Photo by Li Bo/Xinhua via Getty Images)NANJING, CHINA – MARCH 23: Ackera Nugent of Team Jamaica competes in the Women’s 60m Hurdles Heats on day three of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 2025 at Nanjing Youth Olympic Games Sports Park on March 23, 2025 in Nanjing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
Grand Slam Track in Kingston, Jamaica was a success. Clearly Per Capita income and Lifestyle were not addressed before the event. Arrangements to give excess Bleacher seats to schools and charity organizations were not made. Arrangements will be needed at all future GST venues. It will be easier to sell concession stand items than fill seats.
(L/R) Retired US Olympic and World Champion sprinter Michael Johnson poses alongside the four Slam Champs USA’s Kenneth Bednarek, USA’s Gabrielle Thomas, Ethiopia’s Diribe Welteji and Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith during the Grand Slam Track competition at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Ricardo Makyn / AFP) (Photo by RICARDO MAKYN/AFP via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 10: Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Alexis Holmes and Shamier Little of the United States celebrate the team’s gold medal win in the Women’s 4 x 400m Relay Final during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 10th, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Fans will support Kingston being a Location each year for GST but not as the lead month each year. In men sprinting for Jamaica. Kishane Thompson, Oblique Seville, Akeem Blake, Nishion Ebanks, Rohan Watson and Bryan Levell, should figure prominent in competitions to develop a “Big 3” in men sprinting. At this juncture, Kishane Thompson, Oblique Seville, and Akeem Blake are odds on favorite to get the Top Three (3) spots and produce a 1,2,3 result at World Athletics Championships (WAC) in September. Athletes are reminded to check Qualifying standards. Oblique Seville still has to check in at the Inquiry Lounge. It appears that Oblique Seville is still working on his approach to winning the 100m.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 08: Yannick Wolf of Team Germany and Kishane Thompson of Team Jamaica react following the Men’s 4 x 100m Relay on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)08 August 2024, France, Saint-Denis: Olympics, Paris 2024, athletics, Stade de France, 4 x 100 m, men, heats, Lucas Ansah-Peprah from Germany, Kishane Thompson from Jamaica and Pablo Mateo from France (l-r) in action. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Grand Slam Track (GST) will enhance the sport. Some Athletes will experience Increase in Income. Track and Field is the oldest Sport and is not going anywhere anytime soon. Every Sport has a Track or Field component.
Nishion Ebanks ran an impressive 60m at the Central Hurdles Meet in a Race that Kishane Thompson won in a magnificent time of 6.48 seconds. However, it is still too early to project Nishion Ebanks true abilities. Nishion has a good chance of making the 4X100m Relay Team or be a replacement should there be an injury. Many questions regarding comparisons between Kishane, Akeem, and Oblique will be answered in this month – May 2025.
Fred Kerley of the United States (L) , Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya (C) and Ackeem Blake of Jamaica (R) competes in men’s 100m run during the Diamond League and Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in Chorzow, Poland, 25 August 2024. (Photo by Andrzej Iwanczuk/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Jamaica’s Ackeem Blake poses for a picture with fans after winning the men’s 100m event of the Memorial Van Damme Diamond League athletics finals at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on September 13, 2024. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)
Bryan Levell received the memo and is back in action for the 2025 Season. Regardless 60m and 100m are not events in which he is expected to do well. Fans will await his performances in the 200m. We believe that Bryan Levell might be able to run the 200m in about 19.72 seconds and the 100m in 9.94 seconds. Bryan Levell still needs to reconcile his mental approach to running the 200m event. When Bryan Levell is convinced that the 200m event is won in the first 100m he will be a much better competitor.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 6: Bryan Levell of Team Jamaica and Brendon Rodney of Team Canada competes during the Men’s 200m Repechage Round on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 6, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kevin Voigt/GettyImages)Japan’s Koki Ueyama (L), Jamaica’s Bryan Levell and Canada’s Brendon Rodney compete in the men’s 200m repechage round of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 6, 2024. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
Julien Alfred is moving to the Women’s 400m District and considering a Double of 200m and 400m participation this Season. Julien is quietly creating a Saint Lucia Track Team. As soon as a Relay team is assembled Saint Lucia will be ready.
PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 06: Gabrielle Thomas of the United States wins the gold medal in the Women’s 200m Final, with Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia winning the silver medal and Favour Ofili of Nigeria finishing in sixth place during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 6th, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 06: Gabrielle Thomas of the United States wins the gold medal in the Women’s 200m Final, with Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia winning the silver medal and Favour Ofili of Nigeria finishing in sixth place during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 6th, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)Silver medallist St Lucia’s Julien Alfred celebrates on the podium during the victory ceremony for the women’s 200m athletics event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Martin BERNETTI / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 08: Yannick Wolf of Team Germany and Kishane Thompson of Team Jamaica react following the Men’s 4 x 100m Relay on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 10: Gabby Thomas and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the United States celebrate the team’s gold medal win in the Women’s 4 x 400m Relay Final during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 10th, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)(L/R) Retired US Olympic and World Champion sprinter Michael Johnson poses alongside the four Slam Champs USA’s Kenneth Bednarek, USA’s Gabrielle Thomas, Ethiopia’s Diribe Welteji and Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith during the Grand Slam Track competition at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Ricardo Makyn / AFP) (Photo by RICARDO MAKYN/AFP via Getty Images)
“Big 3 Women” roster is still under re-construction. Tia Clayton is energized and roaring to go in 2025. Her sights are set on WAC 2025 and she will run a 10.7X for the 100m. Fans eagerly anticipate Tia Clayton to challenge for a spot on the “Big 3” roster. Even if she fails to get a sold spot in 2025, we believe she will before Olympics 2028. Fans anxiously await information regarding Health status of the current “Big 3” – Elaine Thompson – Herah, Shelley Ann Fraser – Pryce, and Shericka Jackson. WAC is preparing Dinner to be served in September. Mirror on the wall which Athlete will be the hungriest of them all.
CHORZOW, POLAND – AUGUST 25:
Tia Clayton of Jamaica wins the Women’s 100m at the Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, part of the Wanda Diamond League, on August 25, 2024, at Slaski Stadium in Chorzow. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)CHORZOW, POLAND – AUGUST 25:
Marie-Josée Ta Lou of Côte d’Ivoire (L) congratulates Tia Clayton of Jamaica at the finish line of the Women’s 100m at the Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, part of the Wanda Diamond League, on August 25, 2024, at Slaski Stadium in Chorzow. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 02: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica competes during first round of the women’s 100m heats on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 02: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica competes during first round of the women’s 100m heats on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 05:Silver medalist Kishane Thompson of Team Jamaica celebrates on the podium during the Men’s 100m medal ceremony on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 05: Silver medalist Kishane Thompson of Team Jamaica celebrates on the podium during the Men’s 100m medal ceremony on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Kishane Thompson will be vying for Male Athlete of the year in 2025. It will be interesting to witness his performance at World Athletics Championships in Japan September 2025. All things considered Fans expect him to be invited to Grand Slam Track (GST) in April. With respect to Training for 2025, Kishane Thompson needs to work on all Phases of his race and stop looking around for competitors during the Performance. He should adopt the Mantra – Good Morning, Good afternoon, and Good Night. Meet me at the Tape. Fans speculate that Kishane Thompson will run a time of 9.69 sec for the 100m in 2025.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 8: Kishane Thompson and Jehlani Gordon of Jamaica finish in round 1 of the Men’s 4x100m relay on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 8, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 08: Kishane Thompson of Team Jamaica react following the Men’s 4 x 100m Relay on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Kenny Bednarek of USA and Alexander Orgando of the Dominican Republic, Letsile Tebogo of Botswana during Men’s 200m final race at the Wanda Diamond League 2024 final event and 48th edition of the Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting. Kenny Bednarek the American track and field sprinter athlete has won a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, 2022 World Championships, and at the 2024 Summer Olympics. King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium on September 14, 2024 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Dominican Republic’s Alexander Ogando, Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo, US’ Kenneth Bednarek and US’ Fred Kerley compete in the Men’s 200m final of the Memorial Van Damme Diamond League athletics finals at the Roi Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on September 14, 2024. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)
BRUSSELS – (l-r) Elaine Thompson Herah, Dina Asher Smith during the women’s 100 meters of the 2023 Allianz Memorial Van Damme, part of the 2023 Diamond League series at the King Baudouin Stadium September 8, 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. ANP | Hollandse Hoogte | GERRIT VAN COLOGNE (Photo by ANP via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 04: Kishane Thompson of the Jamaica in action during the third Semifinal of the Men’s 100m at the Olympic Games in the Stade de France, Paris, France, on August 4th, 2024. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images)
Athletes should cease negative comments regarding Grand Slam Track. Relent and move forward. Grand Slam Track (GST) will not include FIELD EVENTS. There is no need for banter.
The notion that Grand Slam Track was created to save Track and Field is false. The only Takeaway is GST will enhance the Sport. Some Athletes will experience Increase in Income. Track and Field is the oldest Sport and is not going anywhere anytime soon. Every Sport has a Track or Field component.
Track and Field was created on the premise that Humans needed Exercise. Humans had a genuine interest in Competition and interactive fun and thus provide some form of Entertainment. Every Sport was fashioned accordingly. For example Basketball was created to mimic the aforementioned reasons when outside was cold with snow or wet from rain.
29 Jul 1996: Michael Johnson of the USA carries the American Flag after winning the Gold in the Men”s 200 meters during the 1996 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Mike Hewitt /Allsport12 Aug 1996: Sprinter Michael Johnson poses for a studio portrait with his two Olympic gold medals and his golden running shoes. Johnson became the first man to complete the Olympic “Golden Double” after winning both the 200m and 400m finals at the 1996
Marileidy Paulino during athletics Wanda Diamond League meeting in Chorzow, Poland on 25 August, 2024 (Photo by Foto Olimpik/NurPhoto via Getty Images)MONACO, MONACO – DECEMBER 01: American hurdler and sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone smiles as she receives the Women’s Track Athlete of the Year Award during the World Athletics Awards 2024 at Theatre Princesse Grace in Monaco, Monaco on December 01, 2024. (Photo by Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Nickisha Pryce will be favored to win most of her 400m competitions in 2025, assuming she had good Recovery after Paris – 2024. Tia Clayton should demonstrate much improvement in the 100m. Fans are unsure what to expect from Elaine Thompson – Herah, Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce and Shericka Jackson – “the Big 3” in 2025. It is possible that all three will decide to move on and live a life of Luxury. If Elaine Thompson Herah does not get her Achilles heel fixed, she will not perform at her best and will depart from the Sport.
Nickisha Pryce L of Jamaica and Laviai Nielsen of Britain compete during the women’s 400m round 1 of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024. (Photo by Lui Siu Wai/Xinhua via Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 20: Nickisha Pryce of Jamaica competes in the womens 400m final during the London Athletics Meet, part of the 2024 Diamond League at London Stadium on July 20, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Julien Alfred (Juju) took the Paris 2024 path to becoming an Olympian. Fans did not expect her to be ready before Los Angeles 2028. With that early arrival and sacrifice behind the scene, she made St. Lucia Proud. Julien Alfred (Juju) is aware that winning can become a habit. There is nothing to fear but fear itself. If Julien looks over shoulder in 2025 and sees no Jamaican challenging, then she will have a good season. However, Fans anticipate Tia Clayton to challenge. Having said that Julien Alfred (Juju) has unfinished business in the 200m. Physically she can run the event but she has to reconcile the mental.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 13: Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia celebrates after the women 100m competition during the AG Memorial Van Damme Diamond League finals meeting at King Baudouin Stadium on September 13, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Jorge Luis Alvarez Pupo/Getty Images)GROS ISLET, SAINT LUCIA – NOVEMBER 13: Poster celebrating the success of St Lucian Olympic Champion Julien Alfred on display in Rodney Bay on November 13, 2024 in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
When the Bickering between the JAAA and JOA concludes Athletes will receive their Just rewards and resources. Inclusive in this effort should be the rebuilding of “the Big 3” – Women sprinters. It is important that we do the same for the JAAA and JOA. Something is broken let’s fix it. Independent consultation might be necessary.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 02: Usain Bolt of Jamaica alongside his coach Glen Mills (L) during a training session ahead of the 16th IAAF World Athletics Championships London 2017 on August 2, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 02: Usain Bolt of Jamaica with coach Glen Mills in a training session during previews ahead of the 16th IAAF World Athletics Championships London 2017 on August 2, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Team USA is ready for every event in Season – 2025. Even if a USA representative does not win an event, the performance will be acceptable. Moving forward the Team is very young and fans expect all members to be vying for participation in Olympics 2028 Los Angeles, California, USA.
US’ Kenneth Bednarek celebrates after winning the Men’s 200m final of the Memorial Van Damme Diamond League athletics finals at the Roi Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on September 14, 2024. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 10: Rai Benjamin of the United States running the anchor leg during the team’s gold medal win in the Men’s 4 x 400m Relay Final, followed by Letsile Tebogo of Botswana, who won the silver medal during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 10th, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Gabby Thomas will be challenged to find another event in which to participate. Perhaps she will try the 400mH or 400m flat in 2025. Fans are waiting to see what she chooses. As long as her choice is not the 100m or 100mH, then she will be competitive.
PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 10: Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Alexis Holmes and Shamier Little of the United States celebrate the team’s gold medal win in the Women’s 4 x 400m Relay Final during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 10th, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 10: Gabby Thomas of the United States celebrates her team’s gold medal win in the Women’s 4 x 400m Relay Final during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 10th, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
May 1985: Lydia De Vega poses for a picture. Mandatory Credit: Tony Duffy /AllsportMay 1985: Lydia De Vega stretches out before a race. Mandatory Credit: Tony Duffy /Allsport
40-year-old Jamaican Merlene Ottey stands on the podium with the silver medal of the women’s 4x100m relay final, on 30 September 2000 during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The gold medallist team is Bahamas, as the USA took the bronze. AFP PHOTO/Gabriel BOUYS (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)second placed Jamaicans celebrate on the podium of the women’s 4x100m relay final, on 30 September 2000 during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The gold medal winner is the Bahamas team, as the Americans placed third. At (R) is Merlene Ottey. AFP PHOTO/Gabriel BOUYS (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)
ATLANTA – AUGUST 1: Michael Johnson of the USA celebrates winning the Men’s 200 meter event of the Athletics Competition of the 1996 Summer Olympics on August 1, 1996 in the Centennial Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images)13 Dec 1996: Portrait of Michael Johnson of the USA, IAAF 1996 world athlete of the year, at the 1996 IAAF awards gala in Monte Carlo. Mandatory credit: John Gichigi/Allsport
Grand Slam Track is a Novel idea. Its inclusion in the Track and Field season will improve the Sport. Current listed matchups or the equivalent should create interest and excitement. There shouldn’t be any lingering controversy regarding Chest before Feet or vice -versa at the Finish Line. Grand Slam Track will provide additional competition and lucrative experience for Track Athletes. Hope your event made the cut.
13 Dec 1996: Portrait of Michael Johnson of the USA (left) and Svetlana Masterkova of Russia at the 1996 IAAF awards gala in Monte Carlo. Mandatory credit: John Gichigi/AllsportTORONTO, CANADA – NOVEMBER 19: Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey (L) and American sprinter Michael Johnson (R) have their hands lifted by Giselle Briden, President of Magellan Entertainment Group at a press conferance to announce that the two sprinters will run against each other May 31 in Toronto 19 November. The race is being called the Challange of Champions. (Photo credit should read CARLO ALLEGRI/AFP via Getty Images)
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 13: Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith of the Ivory Coast, Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia and Sha’Carri Richardson of the United States greet each other after the women 100m competition during the AG Memorial Van Damme Diamond League finals meeting at King Baudouin Stadium on September 13, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Jorge Luis Alvarez Pupo/Getty Images)St Lucia’s Julien Alfred (C) gestures after crossing the finish line in first position ahead of second placed Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith and US’ Sha’Carri Richardson (L) in the women’s 100m event of the Memorial Van Damme Diamond League athletics finals at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on September 13, 2024. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)
Sydney McLaughlin – Levrone, is expected to be competitive in the 400m Flat but she might not be performing in 2025 if this report is true. Marileidy Paulino should be a Factor in the 400m flat but Fans anticipate Nickisha Pryce will be capable of running sub 48.0 seconds for the event.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of USA winner of the 200m invitational race with American flag at the Wanda Diamond League 2024 final event and 48th edition of the Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting. Sydney Michelle McLaughlin-Levrone is an American hurdler and sprinter who competes in the 400 meters hurdles and is the world record holder and Gold Medallist at the Olympics. McLauglin was the winner of the race among BASS BITTAYE Gina Mariam of Gambia, NKANSA Delphine of Belgium, TAKÁCS Boglárka of Hungary, IRBY-JACKSON of USA, MIHALINEC ZIDAR Maja of Slovenia, ROSIUS Rani of Belgium. King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium on September 14, 2024 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 10: Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Alexis Holmes and Shamier Little of the United States celebrate the team’s gold medal win in the Women’s 4 x 400m Relay Final during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 10th, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Nickisha Pryce will be favored to win most of the 400m competitions in 2025, assuming she had good Recovery after Paris – 2024. Tia Clayton should demonstrate much improvement in the 100m. Fans are unsure what to expect from Elaine Thompson – Herah, Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce and Shericka Jackson – “the Big 3” in 2025. It is possible that all three will decide to move on and live a life of Luxury. If Elaine Thompson Herah does not get her Achilles heel fixed, she will not perform at her best and will depart from the Sport.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 07: Nikisha Pryce of Jamaica competes in the Women’s 400m Semi-Final on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 7: Nikisha Pryce of Jamaica looks on in the Women’s 400m semi-final on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
Julien Alfred (Juju) took the Paris 2024 path to becoming an Olympian. Fans did not expect her to be ready before Los Angeles 2028. With that early arrival and sacrifice behind the scene, she made St. Lucia Proud. Julien Alfred (Juju) is aware that winning can become a habit. There is nothing to fear but fear itself. If Julien looks over shoulder in 2025 and sees no Jamaican challenging, then she will have a good season. However, Fans anticipate Tia Clayton to challenge. Having said that Julien Alfred (Juju) has unfinished business in the 200m. Physically she can run the event but she has to reconcile the mental.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 13: Julien Alfred celebrates after winning the women’s 100m event of the Memorial Van Damme Diamond League athletics finals at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium on September 13, 2024. (Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images)St Lucia’s Julien Alfred celebrates after winning the women’s 100m event of the Memorial Van Damme Diamond League athletics finals at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on September 13, 2024. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)
When the spirited discussion between the JAAA and JOA concludes Athletes will receive their Just rewards and resources. Inclusive in this effort should be the rebuilding of “the Big 3” – Women sprinters. It is important that we do the same for the JAAA and JOA. Something is broken let’s fix it. Independent consultation might be necessary.
TOKYO, JAPAN August 7: Elaine Thompson-Herah, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica with their gold medals on the podium after winning the 4 x 100m relay for women during the Track and Field competition at the Olympic Stadium at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games on August 7th, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN August 7: Briana Williams, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica with their gold medals on the podium after winning the 4 x 100m relay for women during the Track and Field competition at the Olympic Stadium at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games on August 7th, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Team USA is ready for every event in Season – 2025. Even if a USA representative does not win, the performance will be acceptable. Moving forward the Team is very young and fans expect all members to be vying for participation in Olympics 2028 Los Angeles, California, USA.
Gabby Thomas will be challenged to find another event in which to participate. Perhaps she will try the 400mH or 400m flat in 2025. Fans are waiting to see what she chooses. As long as her choice is not the 100m or 100mH, fans will support her.
PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 10: Gabby Thomas and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the United States celebrate the team’s gold medal win in the Women’s 4 x 400m Relay Final during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 10th, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 10: Gabby Thomas and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the United States celebrate the team’s gold medal win in the Women’s 4 x 400m Relay Final during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 10th, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Kenneth Bednarek of the United States celebrates after winning the men’s 200m final at the 2024 Diamond League Brussels Meeting in Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Zhao Dingzhe/Xinhua via Getty Images)Kenny Bednarek of USA winner of Men’s 200m final race at the Wanda Diamond League 2024 final event and 48th edition of the Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting poses with the US flag. Kenny Bednarek the American track and field sprinter athlete has won a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, 2022 World Championships, and at the 2024 Summer Olympics. King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium on September 14, 2024 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Carlos Edriel Yulo front C, the Philippines’ gymnastics double gold medalist at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics, waves to the crowd during a victory parade in Manila, the Philippines, Aug. 14, 2024. Thousands of people gathered on the streets to cheer for the Filipino athletes who competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics. (Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xinhua via Getty Images)Philippines’ Carlos Yulo (C), Paris 2024 Olympic Games double gold medalist in gymnastics, and other Philippine athletes who competed at Paris 2024 Olympics, wave from a float during a celebratory homecoming parade along a street in Manila on August 14, 2024. Thousands of shrieking fans jammed the streets of the Philippine capital Manila on August 14 in a celebratory homecoming parade for Paris Olympics double gold medallist Carlos Yulo. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP) (Photo by TED ALJIBE/AFP via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 05: Melaine Walker of Jamaica competes in the Women’s 400m Hurdles Round 1 Heats on Day 9 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 05: Melaine Walker of Jamaica competes in the Women’s 400m Hurdles Heat on Day 9 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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.
WALNUT, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 20: Rhasidat Adeleke, Julien Alfred and Dina Asher-Smith compete in the women’s 200 meter dash during the Mt SAC Relays at Hilmer Lodge Stadium on April 20, 2024 in Walnut, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 02: Gold medalist Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia poses for a photo after winning the Women’s 60 Metres Final on Day Two of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2024 at Emirates Arena on March 02, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Do not count your chickens before they are hatched. If it is not broken, don’t pretend to fix it. The triple double at Olympics 2024 was in trouble after the coaching debacle with Shanikie Osbourne. The Fat lady has sung and Elaine Thompson Herah has withdrawn from Jamaica National Trials.
If Elaine Thompson – Herah fails at the Jamaican National trials including not Registered, what’s the worst that could happen. The worst is ETH gets eliminated before the heats in Paris. One question that most Fans have of Elaine Thompson – Herah is why she waited so long to address the injury. Secondly, since she has not entered her name in 200m at the Jamaican trials, was it her intention not to run the Double in Paris. Ardent fans would not be interested in seeing her compete in just the 100m. The Shanikie Osborne debacle, the Athlete not addressing the ankle injury on time, and overall appearing not to be mentally prepared for the 2024 season could blemish the Star and her reputation.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 04: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica poses with the gold medal for the Women’s 200m Final on day twelve of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 04, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN August 7: Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica with their gold medals on the podium after winning the 4 x 100m relay for women during the Track and Field competition at the Olympic Stadium at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games on August 7th, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Other than Julien Alfred, there is no female athlete training in Jamaica that can make the podium in Paris. That is a stark comment, but it reflects the result of Looming procrastination and slow times. The environment is rich for Julien Alfred. She could be a surprising recipient of Athletic accolades. However, I cannot imagine her running sub 10.7 for the 100m and sub 22.0 for the 200m but that is why they run the races.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 2: (L-R) Ewa Swoboda of Poland, Julien Alfred of St Lucia and Zaynab Dosso of Italy in the womens 60 Metres Final during day two of the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Emirates Arena on March 2, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 02: Bronze medalist Zaynab Dosso of Team Italy and Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia pose for a photo after the Women’s 60 Metres Final on Day Two of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2024 at Emirates Arena on March 02, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Clearly something went wrong in preparation for 2024. Do you blame JAAA or JOA? Could it be that Athletes sat on their Laurels expecting the Big 3 to perform and to their surprise the big 3 is not clicking on any cylinder. So now what?
Team Jamaica did not appear excited to have a double Olympic champion with the Olympic Record of 10.61 in the 100m, vying for a third attempt at an unprecedented feat. Fans are concerned that Elaine Thompson – Herah is treated like a stone that the builder refused. However, the Athlete might have contributed to that negative reaction in the current circumstance.
The optics are not good. The IOC might feel slighted and could well be within their rights to express consideration of actions towards Elaine Thompson – Herah (ETH). Puma might consider disciplinary action. After all ETH is not just an Athlete, she is an Ambassador for the Sport. With all the hype and her failure to mount a credible defense of her titles, fans believe she should explain her behavior. Avid fans of the Sport of Track and Field are trying to rebuild. Athletes at the elite level should exhibit and demonstrate the utmost level of professionalism or declare in a timely manner their inability to perform.
TOKYO, JAPAN August 7: Elaine Thompson-Herah, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica with their gold medals on the podium after winning the 4 x 100m relay for women during the Track and Field competition at the Olympic Stadium at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games on August 7th, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN August 6: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica celebrates the Jamaican teams gold medal win in the 4x 100m for women during the Track and Field competition at the Olympic Stadium at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games on August 6th, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Such an eventuality will dampen the excitement of Olympics 2024. This will be tragic and fans of Elaine Thompson – Herah are bracing themselves for what could be the end of an era. Along with Shelley Ann Fraser Pryce planned departure and Shericka Jackson not looking fit, we could unexpectedly be preparing for a changing of the Track and Field guards.
TOKYO, JAPAN August 7: Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica with their gold medals on the podium after winning the 4 x 100m relay for women during the Track and Field competition at the Olympic Stadium at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games on August 7th, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 21: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica reacts after competing in the Women’s 100m Semi-Final during day three of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 21, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 25: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica celebrates her gold medal win in the Women’s 200m Final during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 25th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Indications are that the 10.6x era will experience a setback. With the big 3 not performing well the women 100m final at Paris Olympics is unlikely to be faster than 10.70 seconds. That time will be consistent with procrastination in preparation and slow times. Could the increase in frequency of the World Championship be having a negative impact on the Olympics. Something to ponder. For Paris 2024, if the women 100m and 200m finals are slower than 10.65 seconds and 21.40 seconds respectively then fans will be disappointed. Too many World Championships could spoil the Olympics.
Meanwhile the Philippines is in great spirits and are ready to participate in Paris 2024 Fans anticipate the Philippines will get multiple medals including a gold by E J Obiena.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 23: EJ Obiena of Phillipines in the men’s pole vault qualification during day five of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 23, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)
Survey indicates that the following Events will have BLUE RIBBON status in Paris: Women -100m, 100m Hurdles, 200m, 400m flat, and 400m hurdles. Men – 100m, 200m, 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, and 400m flat. Beyond that all events will be typical Olympics competition.
Stars and Competitors need to be cognizant of time, distance, and height associated with eligibility to participate in each event at the Olympics. Here are the Qualifying Standards by Event. Paris Olympics 2024 is almost ready to welcome all. Whether you are a Track and Field fanatic or not; Flights, Hotel, Events Tickets, Seats, and plans for post event activities are completed. All Athletes planning to participate at the Paris Olympics July 26 to August 11, 2024, are aware that Fans consider them capable to step on the podium. Athletes are working extremely hard and by end of June 2024 some will declare that competing is not the operative, winning in Paris is. If you are not near your best Time, Distance, or Height in June, you will be challenged in the Paris Olympics.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 09: Gabby Thomas of the United States crosses the finish line to win the women’s 200m during the 2024 USATF NYC Grand Prix at Icahn Stadium on June 09, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 24: Gabrielle Thomas of the United States in action in the Women’s 200m Semi-Final heat one during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 24th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Women 200m event has become the Shericka Jackson Invitational. Gabby Thomas has significant work to do. Shacari Richardson is unlikely to contend for the gold medal in the 200m. Do not be surprised if Shericka Jackson is challenged. Hold on to your hat if you need it for Church Services. When Stars come around the bend at Paris 2024, remove or lose your hat.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrates winning the Women’s 200m Final during day seven of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 25, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: Gold medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica and silver medalist Gabrielle Thomas of Team United States celebrate after the Women’s 200m Final during day seven of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 25, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Women 100m Hurdles will be the primary Blue-Ribbon event at Paris 2024. The competition will be fierce. The field will be talented. On any given day, any of the participants can win that event. The margin of error is low. Whoever clears the 3rd Hurdle first will have the best chance of winning the event.
SUZHOU, CHINA – APRIL 27: (L-R) Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico, Devynne Charlton of Bahamas and Danielle Williams of Jamaica compete in the women’s 100m hurdles during the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting at Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Suzhou, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 25: Danielle Williams of Jamaica with her gold medal after the Women’s 100m Hurdles Final with silver medal winner Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto and bronze medal winner Kendra Harrison of the United States during the medal ceremony at the medal plaza during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 25th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Women 400m Flat will be competitive. MariLeidy Paulino appears to be ahead of the competition. The question now is can she run faster than 47.60 seconds and can she deal with the pressure. However, Nickisha Pryce is sending signals that she will be ready to perform. It will be interesting to witness performances and result. However, MariLeidy Paulino will be a Factor.
EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 08: Nickisha Pryce of the Arkansas Razorbacks and 3 teammates placed first through fourth during the Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championship held at Hayward Field on June 8, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. Kaylyn Brown, Amber Anning and Rosey Effiong places 2nd, 3rd and 4th. (Photo by Isaac Wasserman/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 6: Nickisha Pryce of the Arkansas Razorbacks competes in the 400 meter dash during the Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championship held at Hayward Field on June 6, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Isaac Wasserman/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson celebrates holding the Jamaican flag after she won the Women’s 100m Final during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 13, 2016. / AFP / Jeff PACHOUD (Photo credit should read JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)KITAKYUSHU, JAPAN – OCTOBER 24: Gold medalist Carlos Edriel Yulo of the Philippines poses with his national flag at a victory ceremony for the Men’s Vault Final during the Apparatus Finals on day seven of the 50th FIG Artistic Gymnastics Championships at Kitakyushu General Gymnasium on October 24, 2021 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Toru Hanai/Getty Images)LOUISVILLE, KY – MAY 18: The American flag on the golf course during the third round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/PGA of America via Getty Images)
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 20: Mujinga Kambundji of Team Switzerland and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica compete in the Women’s 100m during day two of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 20, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)ISTANBUL, TURKEY – MARCH 05: Mujinga Kambundji of Switzerland celebrates during 60m hurdles women final during Day 3 of the European Athletics Indoor Championships at the Atakoy Arena on March 05, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Evren Kalinbacak/Getty Images)
There are signs of movement in the camps of the Big 3. There is Life. Curtains are opening. Chatter and interviews have ensued. We now have some indication of the plans of ETH, SJJ, and some murmur from SFP. Base on the combined performances seen, the Big 3 will need to pick up the pace of preparation. Do not disappoint the fans.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 20: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica applauds fans before competing in the Women’s 100m heat during day two of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 20, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 22: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica and President of World Athletics Sebastian Coe look on from the stands on day eight of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 22, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images for World Athletics)
Fans are still uncertain of intentions, strategy, and ultimate objectives. However, the impression is that all Athletes are aware it is 2024. Hence it is an Olympic year in a Leap year. Time to get READY, SET, and GO. Athletes know the “Drill”. Pack your bags, get on your best mode of Transportation and make it to the Track or Field on time. By June 26, 2024 avid Track and Field fans will have an idea of which Athletes will be ready for Paris 2024. There is looming procrastination. The times are slow.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 21: Hansle Parchment of Jamaica, Sasha Zhoya of France competing in 110m Hurdles Men Final during Day 3 of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at the National Athletics Centre on August 21, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Andy Astfalck/BSR Agency/Getty Images)BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy, Gabrielle Thomas of USA and Hansle Parchment of Jamaica pictured during a press conference ahead of the Muller Birmingham Diamond League, part of the 2022 Diamond League series at Alexander Stadium on May 20, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond – British Athletics/British Athletics via Getty Images )
Survey indicates that the following Events will definitely have BLUE RIBBON status in Paris: Women -100m, 100m Hurdles, 200m, 400m flat, and 400m hurdles. Men – 100m, 200m, 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, and 400m flat. Beyond that all events will be typical Olympics competition.
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – AUGUST 26: Rasheed Broadbell of Jamaica celebrate after winning in Men’s 110m Hurdles during the Athletissima Lausanne Diamond League athletics meeting at Stade Olympique Pontaise on August 26, 2022 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 17: Milan Trajkovic of Team Cyprus and Rasheed Broadbell of Team Jamaica compete in the Men’s 110m Hurdle Semi-Final on day three of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 17, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images for World Athletics)
Stars and Competitors need to be cognizant of time, distance, and height associated with eligibility to participate in each event at the Olympics. Here are the Qualifying Standards by Event. Paris Olympics 2024 is almost ready to welcome all. Whether you are a Track and Field fanatic or not; Flights, Hotel, Events Tickets, Seats, and plans for post event activities are completed. All Athletes planning to participate at the Paris Olympics July 26 to August 11, 2024, are aware that Fans consider them capable to step on the podium. Athletes are working extremely hard and by June 2024 some will declare that competing is not the operative, winning in Paris is. If you are not near your best Time, Distance, or Height in June, you will be challenged in the Paris Olympics.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 18: Gabby Thomas, Jenna Prandini, and Brittany Brown of the United States compete in the women’s 200 meter dash during the 2024 USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix at UCLA’s Drake Stadium on May 18, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 23: Olympic Sprinter Gabby Thomas speaks during a conversation with Alexis Ohanian, Principal Owner, Angel City Football Club & Los Angeles Golf Club, during the Business of Women Sport Summit presented by Deep Blue Sports and Axios at Chelsea Factory on April 23, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson visits with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban after the game against the LA Clippers in the NBA In-Season Tournament at American Airlines Center on November 10, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – MAY 25: Sha’Carri Richardson of Team USA wins the women’s 100 meter dash during the Wanda Diamond League Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on May 25, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Track and Field Season 2024 is the year of the presumptive Triple Double in Women 100m and 200m at the Olympics. Avid Track Fans believe 2024 is the only year in History for that spectacular occurrence. One exceptional Athlete is two thirds there. You might have the experience of seeing just that.
Elaine Thompson Herah performance at Prefontaine classic 2024 was disappointing. Having said that ETH is still odds on favorite to win the 100m in Paris. Fans are wondering what happened after the start of this race. Did Elaine take a snooze after the gun sounded the alarm? It appears she did. Why would you fly from Jamaica to Oregon and not run. Did the preparation report highlight the incorrect date? Perhaps, she will be ready by June 6, 2024 for the Grenada Invitational. Mistakes happen and the Star is expected to be ready next time. Pundits and Naysayers should back off with the negativity. None of the Pundits and Naysayers can run 50 meters in 11.30 seconds.
Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica before winning the 200m final during the athletics at Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on Saturday 6th August 2022. (Photo by Pat Scaasi/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 04: Gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m Final on day seven of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 04, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Regardless of rumors about Achilles heel problem, Elaine Thompson Herah (ETH) should return to Track shape. The Queen of Women Sprinting is moving forward with her preparation for Paris 2024. Elaine Thompson Herah will be fine. She will acknowledge that she has an opportunity to accomplish something that has never been done and no chance of being repeated. She will have a chance to complete a Triple Double of the 100m and 200m at the Olympics. She will have an opportunity to add some granite to her already cemented Track and Field career. Her Legacy, despite a sub-par 2023 season will be forever known.
EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 18: Bronze medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica poses during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m Final on day four of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 18, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)UNSPECIFIED – UNSPECIFIED DATE: In this handout screengrab released on April 24, Athlete Elaine Thompson-Herah excepts the award for Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year during the Laureus World Sports Awards 2022 Virtual Award Ceremony. (Photo by Handout/Laureus via Getty Images)
Women 200m event has become the Shericka Jackson Invitational. Gabby Thomas has significant work to do. Shacari Richardson is unlikely to contend for the Gold medal in the 200m. When ETH is ready in 2024 the excitement level will rise in this event. Do not be surprised if Shericka Jackson is challenged. Hold on to your hat if you need it for Church Services. When these two Stars come around the bend at Paris 2024, remove or lose your hat.
EUGENE, OREGON – SEPTEMBER 17: Shericka Jackson of Jamaica reacts after winning the Women’s 200m during the 2023 Prefontaine Classic and Wanda Diamond League Final at Hayward Field on September 17, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrates winning the Women’s 200m Final next to her championship record during day seven of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 25, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)
Women 100m Hurdles will be the Blue Ribbon event at Paris 2024. The competition will be fierce. The field will be talented. On any given day, any of the participants can win that event. The margin for error is low. Whoever clears the 3rd Hurdle first will have the best chance of winning the event.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 18: Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico, Tonea Marshall of the United States, and Cyrena Samba-Mayela of France compete in the women’s 100 meter hurdles during the 2024 USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix at UCLA’s Drake Stadium on May 18, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)BELLINZONA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 04: Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico celebrates in the women’s 100m hurdles during the Gala dei Castelli at the Comunale Stadium on September 04, 2023 in Bellinzona, Switzerland. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)
SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 01: Marileidy Paulino of Team Dominican Republic competes in Women’s 200m semifinal heat 2at Estadio Nacional de Chile on November 01, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 02: Marileidy Paulino of Team Dominican Republic reacts after winning gold medal in Women’s 200m at Estadio Nacional de Chile on Day 13 of Santiago 2023 Pan Am Games on November 02, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
MUNICH, GERMANY – AUGUST 17: (L-R) Silver Medalist, Mujinga Kambundji, Gold Medalist, Gina Lueckenkemper of Germany and Bronze Medalist, Daryll Neita of Great Britain celebrate during the Women’s 100m Medal Ceremony on day 7 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Central Roof on August 17, 2022 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 19: Mujinga Kambundji of Team Switzerland, Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica, and Jenna Prandini of Team United States compete in the Women’s 200m Semi-Final heats on day five of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 19, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images for World Athletics)
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 23: Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia competes in the Women’s 200m Heats during day five of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 23, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 03: Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia celebrates after winning the silver medal in the Women’s 100m Final on day six of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 03, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Stars and Competitors need to be cognizant of time, distance, and height associated with eligibility to participate in each event at the Olympics. No Athlete capable of running the women’s 100m in 10.47seconds should compete with someone who can barely run the distance in 12.47 seconds. Get real will you? Here are the Qualifying Standards by Event.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 31: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 03: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica wins the gold medal in the Women’s 200m Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Paris Olympics 2024 is almost ready to welcome all. Whether you are a Track and Field fanatic or not; Flights, Hotel, Events Tickets, Seats, and plans for post event activities are completed. All Athletes planning to participate at the Paris Olympics July 26 to August 11, 2024, are aware that Fans consider them capable to step on the podium. Athletes are working extremely hard and by June 2024 some will declare that competing is not the operative, winning in Paris is. If you are not near your best Time, Distance, or Height in June, you will be challenged in the Paris Olympics.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 24: Antonio Watson of Team Jamaica celebrates winning the Men’s 400m Final during day six of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 24, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images for World Athletics)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: Gold medalist Antonio Watson of Team Jamaica celebrates on the podium during the medals ceremony for the Men’s 400m during day seven of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 25, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 24: Silver medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Team Puerto Rico celebrates after the Women’s 100m Hurdles Final during day six of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 24, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)DOHA, QATAR – MAY 5: Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico celebrates the first place in 100m Hurdles Women race during the Athletics Diamond League at Khalifa International Stadium on May 5, 2023 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Nikola Krstic/MB Media/Getty Images)
The camps are quiet. Not much news about the Big Three. The big 3 as in Elaine Thompson – Herah, Shericka Jackson, and Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce. Feels like people are in recovery except no significant races have been run. There has been competition but none with any notable fan fare. To date here are the Athletes that made the cut.
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 30: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica competes during round one of the Women’s 100m heats on day seven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 30, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)BERLIN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 17: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce presents the Laureus Academy Exceptional Achievement Award during the 2020 Laureus World Sports Awards at Verti Music Hall on February 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Laureus)
Track and Field Season 2024 is the year of the presumptive Triple Double in Women 100m and 200m at the Olympics. Avid Track Fans believe 2024 is the only year in History for that spectacular occurrence. One exceptional Athlete is two thirds there. Let your imagination run wild. You might have the experience.
Gold medallist Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrates during the medal ceremony for the women’s 200m event during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on August 4, 2021. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)EUGENE, UNITED STATES – JULY 19: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica competing on Women’s 200 metres during the World Athletics Championships on July 19, 2022 in Eugene, United States (Photo by Andy Astfalck/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
Some athletes had an off year in 2023 but with fortitude, they bounced back and salvaged their season. Fans are happy to see that Elaine Thompson Herah (ETH) through belief and resilience is presumed prepared for the 2024 season. She should have a 2024 season equivalent to 2021. Expectations are that she will join the 200m chase to break the world record of 21.34 seconds. With some effort, ETH can break the 100m world record of 10.49 seconds. Her performance should produce a time of 10.47 seconds. Track Fans cannot imagine Shacari Richardson or Shericka Jackson running the 100m event faster than 10.65 seconds.
DOHA, QATAR – MAY 05: Elaine Thompson of Jamaica celebrates after victory in the Women’s 200 metres during the Doha – IAAF Diamond League 2017 at the Qatar Sports Club on May 5, 2017 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – AUGUST 31: Elaine Thompson of Jamaica poses with the Diamond League throphy during the press conference of the AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme at the Crown Plaza Hotel on August 31, 2017 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Jorge Luis Alvarez Pupo/Getty Images)
Fans are expecting performances in the Women 200m event to be above the Elaine Thompson Herah line of 21.53 seconds. Athletes, whose 200m performance is slower than 22.00 seconds, should consider participating in another event. Fans are anticipating the Olympic winning time in Paris to be 21.24 seconds. These two Stars – Shericka Jackson and Elaine Thompson Herah are planning to assault the current 200m record of 21.34 seconds. Believe it or not.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 26: Gold medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica celebrates with their gold medal on the podium after the Women’s 200m Final during day eight of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 26, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 20: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica competes in the Women’s 100m Heats during day two of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 20, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Regardless of rumors about Achilles problem, Elaine Thompson Herah (ETH) should return to Track shape. The Queen of Women Sprinting is moving forward with her preparation for Paris 2024. MVP Track Club is not a need or of value in the way forward for Elaine Thompson Herah. Elaine Thompson Herah will be fine. In 2024, she will acknowledge that she has an opportunity to accomplish something that has never been done and no chance of being repeated. She will have a chance to complete a Triple Double of the 100m and 200m at the Olympics. She will have an opportunity to add some granite to her already cemented Track and Field career. Her Legacy, despite a sub-par 2023 season will be forever known.
An AFP photographer takes pictures of Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson after she won in the Women’s 100m Final during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 13, 2016. / AFP / Toshifumi KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP via Getty Images)PORTLAND, OR – MARCH 19: Bronze medallist Elaine Thompson of Jamaica poses after the Women’s 60 Metres Final during day three of the IAAF World Indoor Championships at Oregon Convention Center on March 19, 2016 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images for IAAF)
Women 200m event has become the Shericka Jackson Invitational. Gabby Thomas has significant work to do. Shacari Richardson is unlikely to contend for the Gold medal in the 200m. When ETH returns in 2024 the excitement level will rise in this event. Do not be surprised if Shericka Jackson is challenged. Hold on to your hat if you need it for Church Services. When those Stars come around the bend at Paris 2024, remove or lose your hat.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 21: Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica looks after the Women’s 100m Semi-Final during day three of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 21, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: Silver medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica poses for a photo on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m during day four of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)
Women 100m Hurdles will be the Blue Ribbon event at Paris 2024. The competition will be fierce. The field will be talented. On any given day, any of the participants can win that event. The margin for error is low. Whoever clears the 3rd Hurdle first will have the best chance of winning the event.
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 14: (L-R) Silver medalist Danielle Williams of Jamaica celebrates during the medal ceremony for the Womens 100 metres hurdles during athletics on day 10 of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Carrara Stadium on April 14, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)KARLSRUHE, GERMANY – JANUARY 28: Danielle Williams of Jamaica poses with the trophy after winning the Women’s 60m Hurdles heat during the Indoor Track and Field Meeting Karlsruhe at Messe Karlsruhe on January 28, 2022 in Karlsruhe, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images)
SANTIAGO, CHILE – NOVEMBER 02: Marileidy Paulino of Team Dominican Republic reacts after winning gold medal in Women’s 200m at Estadio Nacional de Chile on Day 13 of Santiago 2023 Pan Am Games on November 02, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)SANTIAGO, CHILE – OCTOBER 30: Marileidy Paulino of Team Dominican Republic crosses the finish line during 4 x 400m Relay Mixed at Estadio Nacional de Chile on Day 10 of Santiago 2023 Pan Am Games on October 30, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 18: Gabrielle Thomas of Team United States looks on during a press conference ahead of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 18, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 09: Gabby Thomas reacts after winning the Women’s 200m Final during the 2023 USATF Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field on July 09, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: Bronze medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m during day four of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: Bronze medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m during day four of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)
February 2024 is the month for Athletes to discard the rust from inactivity, since the end of Season 2023. It is time to prepare the mind and body to compete in Olympics 2024. If the medal you received in 2023 is of the Bronze hue, then it is time to psyche yourself to obtain a prettier medal. If you did not get a medal in Season 2023, then re-focus in training and start all over.
All Athletes planning to participate at the Olympics July 26 to August 11, 2024, should know that Fans consider them capable on their best day, to step up to the podium. However, said Athlete must believe in him/ herself. I anticipate that by March at least one Male and one Female Athlete will declare that they are going to Paris to win.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: Gold medalist Danielle Williams of Team Jamaica celebrates on the podium during the medals ceremony for the Women’s 100m Hurdles during day seven of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 25, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: (L-R) Silver medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Team Puerto Rico, Gold medalist Danielle Williams of Team Jamaica, and Bronze medalist Kendra Harrison of Team United States pose for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m Hurdles Final 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)
Gabby Thomas will focus on the 200m, 4X100m Relay, and 4X400m Relay events. The 100m is not her event. She is stronger in distances greater than 100m. There is still hope that she will consider the 400m for Paris.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 26: Gabrielle Thomas of the United States celebrates The United States 4x 100m Relay team’s gold medal win during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 26th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 26: Gabrielle Thomas of the United States celebrates The United States 4x 100m Relay team’s gold medal win during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 26th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Fans believe that by Olympics 2024, Gabby Thomas 200m time should be about 21.5 seconds. That time might secure a position on the Podium. Women 200m Finals in Paris will be exciting. Sub 22.0 seconds will be required to get into the Final. Women 400m Finals in Paris will require Sub 49.0 seconds to get into the Final.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 27: Members of the The United States Womens 4x 100m Relay gold medal winning team, from left, Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabrielle Thomas and Twanisha Terry, on the podium during the medal ceremony at the medal plaza during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 27th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 26: Gabrielle Thomas and Twanisha Terry of the United States celebrate The United States 4x 100m Relay teams gold medal win during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 26th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Julien Alfred could be ahead of schedule. Her recent 60m performance was impressive. However, the 100m is a different race. Regardless Julien Alfred is sending a message that she will be one to reckon with in 2024.
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 David Ramos/Getty Images)BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 04: (L-R) Silver medalist Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia, gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica and bronze medalist Daryll Neita of Team England pose for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m Final on day seven of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 04, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Devynne Charlton, appears to have memories of the women 100m Hurdles Final in Budapest. She is running like someone on a mission. Clearly to be on a mission is an admirable attribute but we will see what happens outdoors. That event is stacked with Talent from Lane 1 to Lane 9. Yes there will be nine persons in the 100m Hurdles Final.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 11: Devynne Charlton of the Bahamas sets the worlds record of 7.67 winning the Women’s 60m Hurdles during the 116th Millrose Games at The Armory Track on February 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 11: Devynne Charlton of the Bahamas sets the worlds record of 7.67 winning the Women’s 60m Hurdles during the 116th Millrose Games at The Armory Track on February 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: Bronze medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m during day four of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: August 21: Gold medal winner Sha’Carri Richardson of the United States with silver medal winner Shericka Jackson of Jamaica and bronze medal winner Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica after the Women’s 100m Final during the World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre on August 21st, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Shelley Ann Fraser Pryce announced that Track and Field Season 2024 will be her last. She came, saw, and conquered. She performed victoriously, hugged competitors, shook hands, and prepared for more challenges. Despite apparent dominance, she remained respectful and conducted herself as a class citizen of the world Athletic Community.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 25: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica competes in the Women’s 4x100m Heats during day seven of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 25, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: (L-R) Silver medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica, Gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson of Team United States, and Bronze medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica pose for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m during day four of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)
Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce burst on the scene in 2008. Since 2008 to 2024, regardless of what happens later this year, Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce performed at an extremely high level, displaying her talents and making the Island Nation Proud. Now that the end is approaching for Shelly Ann, let us reflect and give thanks to God that we witnessed many wonderful Athletic performances by her.
Parting is such sweet sorrow but as fans of Shelly Ann, we should feel no sorrow as she leave the performing stage. She gave us many thrills between 2008 and 2023. Let us all commemorate her incomparable achievement accordingly.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: Bronze medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m during day four of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 24: Antonio Watson of Team Jamaica celebrates winning the Men’s 400m Final during day six of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 24, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by David Ramos/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 in the 200m, they will leave it all on the Track. The moment a competitor’s feet is off Blocks, Stars will BOOGIE. Stars should remember to treat competitors with respect. The competitive conduct in Track is “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, and “Good Night” – Meet me at the Tape.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: Bronze medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m during day four of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – AUGUST 22: Bronze medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m during day four of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for World Athletics)
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