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Thompson-Herah is yet to sign up with a coach ahead of the 2025 season amid reports she was set to start training in Florida, USA.
Elaine Thompson-Herah, one of the most decorated sprinters in athletics history, has set her sights on reclaiming the spotlight as she navigates the challenges of injuries and coaching transitions.
Following two tumultuous seasons marked by an Achilles injury and inconsistent performances, the Jamaican sprint queen is determined to prove her doubters wrong.
After her Achilles injury ended her dreams of defending her Olympic titles in Paris 2024, Thompson-Herah is gearing up for a resurgence in the 2025 World Championships. Reflecting on her struggles, she declared:
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19:20 - 05.12.2024
Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce agrees with Kenyan icon Faith Kipyegon on motherhood being 'a superpower'
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce agrees with Faith Kipyegon as she sends inspirational message to upcoming athletes on why motherhood should never hinder them from chasing glory.
"For me, it is all about being the best. I know it is gonna be fire and better things to come. For me, next year is about staying healthy and being back on the top," she stated on SPRINT season one, a Netflix series.
The 31-year-old sprinter has faced significant hurdles since parting ways with MVP Track Club, where she achieved her peak performances. Her career saw a series of coaching changes, including brief stints with Shanikie Osbourne and Reynaldo Walcott.
Despite showing promise under Osbourne, contractual disputes forced another transition. More recently, rumors swirled about her joining the Tumbleweed Track Club in Florida under coach Rana Reider, but these were clarified as a temporary move for medical attention.
Despite the turbulence, Thompson-Herah managed notable achievements in 2023. She clocked a season-best time of 10.79 seconds and earned a commendable third-place finish in the Diamond League finale. However, her absence from the 2023 World Championships, having placed fifth at the Jamaican trials behind Shericka Jackson, underscored the challenges she must overcome.
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14:21 - 05.12.2024
'I was so shaken' - Shericka Jackson opens up on 'mental breakdown' following Tokyo 2020 Olympic 200m disaster
Jackson was bashed after 'arrogantly' jogging during the 200m heats at the Tokyo Olympics, which led to her elimination, something she now says left her mentally broken.
Drawing strength from her past, Thompson-Herah remains unfazed by setbacks. Reflecting on her upbringing in the small Jamaican community of Banana Ground, she shared:
“Everyone knew me as a runner, but naysayers would say, ‘You would not make it; you are not good.’ But I’ve been part of the sport for the past 11 years, and I’ve learned that you should never let anybody tell you you cannot.”
Fueling her determination is her belief in her destiny to become the greatest. The five-time Olympic champion revealed that she maintains a personal book of affirmations:
“I write all the things I think and know I can do. I said, ‘I am the best, I am a winner, I will be the greatest sprinter of all time.’ The main thing for me is to believe.”
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20:00 - 01.12.2024
'They got all the swagger in the world' - American legend Justin Gatlin on what makes MVP track club coaches Stephen & Paul Francis 'great'
Justin Gatlin waxes lyrical of MVP founding head coaches & brothers Stephen & Paul Francis, the masterminds behind churning out talents like Kishane Thompson, Shericka Jackson and more.
Confident in her capabilities, Thompson-Herah boldly proclaimed:
“I think I am the best in Jamaica and in the world.”
As she embarks on this critical phase of her career, Elaine Thompson-Herah’s focus is clear: staying healthy, regaining her elite form, and silencing the critics.
Whether her next move involves a new coaching setup or a continued solo path, one thing is certain—Thompson-Herah is not done writing her legacy.
With a renewed sense of purpose and an indomitable spirit, the sprint legend’s journey to greatness continues. Could the 2025 season mark the start of her ultimate redemption? Only time will tell, but her belief remains unwavering.
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