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6 events team Jamaica could win gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach, Jamaica is gearing up to showcase its legendary sprinting prowess. The Caribbean nation has long been a powerhouse in track and field, consistently producing some of the world's fastest athletes.
With a rich history of Olympic success, especially in sprinting events, Jamaica is once again poised to challenge for gold. Here are six events where Jamaica could potentially strike gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Men’s 100m
The Jamaicans will be fancying their chances in the men’s 100m especially given the wealth of talents that they took to Paris this summer.
In Oblique Seville and world leader Kishane Thompson, Jamaica will fancy their chances of claiming gold, although they know it will not be easy.
The Americans have three potent sprinters, mainly Noah Lyles, Fred Kerley and Kenny Bednarek. Kenya have Ferdinand Omanyala, Botswana have Letsile Tebogo and South Africa boast Akani Simbine.
Given how open the field is, do not be surprised if they claim a first gold medal for Jamaica since 2016 when Usain Bolt completed a hat-trick of Olympic victories in the event.
Women’s 100m
Jamaica have been dealt a huge blow as both Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson will not be competing in the event due to fitness issues.
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Their main hope lies on Shelly-Anne Fraser-Pryce, who will be retiring at the end of these games, and is also not in the best form, having failed to win at a major event for a number of years now.
America, led by Sha’Carri Richardson, are fancied by many to take home the gold, but as they say, form is temporary and class is permanent. Fraser-Pryce may yet surprise many and leave on a high. Tia Clayton is also a very potent sprinter, so anything might happen.
Women’s 200m
Jamaica stands a higher chance of delivering gold at this event, especially as Jackson will be sparing her energy for this event, as well as the women’s 4x100m relay.
Fraser-Pryce will also be competing at this event, as will Clayton. While the Americans, as well as Great Britain have some capable competitors, such as Gabby Thomas, Deryl Neita and Dina-Asher Smith, the Jamaicans, especially Jackson, could still do a Usain Bolt in 2005 and turn up when it really matters.
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Men’s 4x100m relay
The Jamaicans will be hoping to bring back the title they last won at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil with their team comprising Thompson, Seville, as well as Jehlani Gordon and Ackeem Blake.
They are up against a formidable American side consisting Lyles, Bednarek, Kerley, as well as the likes of Christian Coleman.
At the Olympics, it will be about who wants it more, and therefore, do not be surprised if Jamaica go all the way.
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Women’s 4x100m relay
Just like in the men’s relay, the women will be hoping to give America a run for their money by going for gold at this event. In Jackson, Fraser-Pryce, Clayton and Shashalee Forbes, they have a capable team.
However, America are the reigning world champions, while Great Britain hold the world-leading time this season. The Jamaicans will fancy their chances of delivering a medal, but it is an event they are also capable of winning if they play their cards right.
Women’s 400m hurdles
Heading into the Olympics, Jamaica will be counting on Rushell Clayton and Janieve Russell to deliver gold against competitive athletes like Femke Bol of Holland and Shamier Little of the United States.
Having won two bronze medals at the 2019 and 2023 World Championships, Clayton, who is ranked second in the world ahead of the games, will be hoping she can finally claim gold. Russel is more experienced and has delivered loads of medals, but not at a major championships, and will be hoping this is the year she comes of age.
Jamaica’s quest for Olympic glory in Paris 2024 is fueled by a blend of seasoned veterans and rising stars. With potential medalists across multiple events, the nation could add to its rich legacy of Olympic success.
Whether it’s in the sprints, relays, or hurdles, Jamaica’s athletes are ready to shine on the world stage, with their eyes set firmly on gold. As the games unfold, the world will be watching to see if Jamaica can once again leave its indelible mark on Olympic history.
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