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Kishane Thompson is still unhappy with his second place finish in the final of the 100 meter race at the Paris 2024 Olympic games, where he narrowly lost to Noah Lyles, who the Jamaican believes he is 'actually faster than'.
Jamaican sprint star Kishane Thompson recently opened up about his disappointment after narrowly missing out on gold in the 100 meters at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
In a thrilling race that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Thompson and Noah Lyles crossed the finish line with the same time of 9.79 seconds, but Lyles clinched the gold by mere milliseconds. Thompson took silver, while American sprinter Fred Kerley settled for bronze with a time of 9.81 seconds.
The race became one of the most hotly debated moments of the games, with Thompson revealing on Season Two of Netflix’s Sprint that he felt he could have secured the gold if he had trusted his speed until the very end.
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19:47 - 08.11.2024
'No disrespect to anyone but I defeated myself' - Kishane Thompson disagrees with Fred Kerley on who deserved to clinch Olympic 100m gold
Kishane Thompson has begged to differ with Fred Kerley's opinion as to who should have been the rightful winner of the final of the 100 meter race, which was won by Noah Lyles by miliseconds.
"I want accolades, I want faster times, and I want the gold," Thompson passionately stated in his interview on the show. "I am actually faster than this guy. Understand?" His confidence was evident, underscoring the disappointment of finishing second in such a close contest.
Thompson shared that the agonizing 20-second wait for the photo-finish announcement was surreal, particularly as he expected to be declared the winner.
"It shook my existence," he admitted. "I deserved to win, but it is an unpredictable sport. Everyone wants to win, but at the end of the day, everyone cannot win. It is just part of life and a truth you have to understand."
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Following the race, Thompson’s reflections showcased both frustration and gratitude. Speaking with Television Jamaica, he expressed relief at completing the race injury-free but admitted that his performance didn’t meet his high standards.
"Honestly, I am glad I finished injury-free," he said. "But in terms of performance, I am not being hyper or anything. I know what I am capable of, but I am not really satisfied with it." Thompson’s high expectations for himself pushed him to see the close race as a learning moment.
"I should have been more patient with myself," he reflected. "I am growing and learning, and I have got more to understand about my body, mind, and spirit."
Thompson's competitive mindset remains focused on self-improvement rather than rivalry. "No disrespect to anyone, but I am myself.
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15:49 - 14.11.2024
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"Other persons are themselves," he explained, underscoring his drive to exceed his own limits. "I cannot really look at a person and say, ‘Hey, they did that.’ I just compare myself with myself… I defeated myself; for example, I didn’t even PB."
Thompson’s mature outlook on his Olympic experience suggests a promising future as he continues to hone his craft. Determined to secure gold in future competitions, he assured fans, "Next time, for sure it is going to get better."
Adding his perspective, Thompson’s renowned coach Stephen Francis shared what he felt went wrong during the race. "Your blocks let you down," Francis commented, pointing out a critical area for Thompson to work on as he eyes upcoming competitions.
With this setback behind him, Thompson is more driven than ever, embodying the resilience required to thrive in the world of elite sprinting. His journey, both inspiring and instructive, signals that his best performances are yet to come.
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