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The Jamaican sprint legend has reflected on his historic win as the youngest 100m World Champion marking a standout career.
Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake has long been celebrated for his achievements on the world stage.
Blake's journey to the top of the sprinting world was highlighted by a significant milestone back in 2011 when he became the youngest athlete ever to win the 100m at the World Athletics Championships.
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The former world champion has hit out at Jamaican fans for disrespecting him despite bringing glory to the country in the past.
A decade later his record still stands underscoring a career defined by both triumph and challenge.
Blake's victory in Daegu, South Korea, at just 21 years old marked a turning point in his career thus setting him apart in the annals of track and field history.
The event, which took place on August 28, 2011, saw him outpace the competition in a stunning display of speed and finesse.
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His achievement not only earned him a gold medal but also the title of the youngest 100m world champion, a record previously held by American sprinter Carl Lewis.
"On this day, August 28, 2011, in Daegu, South Korea, I made history by winning the 100m World Championships, becoming the youngest ever to claim the title at just 21 years old. A record that still stands to date," Blake shared in a recent post on his social media.
This nostalgic reflection comes at a poignant time as Blake, now 34, recently missed qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics, an event that many speculated could have been his last appearance on the grand stage.
Despite not making the Olympic team this year, Blake's career is filled with noteworthy accomplishments.
He holds the joint record for the second-fastest time in the 100m, clocking 9.69 seconds, a feat he shares with American sprinter Tyson Gay.
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His Olympic record is equally impressive with two gold medals from the 4x100m relays in the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Games and two silver medals in the 100m and 200m dashes in London.
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