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Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs is determined to reclaim his place among the world's best sprinters on the back of an underwhelming campaign at the Paris 2024 Games.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs has reaffirmed his ability to compete with the world's elite despite a challenging campaign at the Paris 2024 Games.
Jacobs, who made history as the men’s 100m champion at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, faced intense scrutiny in Paris while attempting to defend his title.
His journey to the final was far from smooth having to rely on results elsewhere in other semi-final heats to qualify.
In his semi-final heat, the Italian sprinter clocked 9.92 seconds, finishing third behind Botswana's Letsile Tebogo who clocked 9.91 seconds and South Africa’s Akani Simbine at 9.87 seconds.
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Jacob's advancement to the final depended on qualifying by time, prompting widespread speculation about whether his reign at the top was coming to an end.
In the final, his performance fell short of the dazzling heights he once achieved.
He finished fifth with a time of 9.85 seconds in a fiercely competitive race where American Noah Lyles clinched the gold medal in 9.79 seconds, edging out Jamaica's Kishane Thompson, who clocked the same time in a photo finish.
Appearing on the season two of Netflix's docuseries Sprint, Jacobs reflected on his struggles with self-doubt.
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"There is always an inner voice constantly criticizing me. I always think others are better than me in everything they do," he admitted.
Yet, his resolve remains unshaken, saying, "But I believe this is not my last chance," he added, signaling his determination to continue competing at the highest level.
Despite the underwhelming result, Jacob's Paris performance highlights his enduring grit and competitiveness.
At 30 years old, the Italian sprinter remains a formidable presence on the track, showing flashes of the brilliance that earned him Olympic glory.
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