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Kishane Thompson has quickly risen from being relatively unknown to becoming the de facto new Jamaican sprint king.
Jamaica’s sprinting scene has a new rising star, and his name is Kishane Thompson. Once a relatively unknown figure in track and field, Thompson has made a meteoric rise to prominence, positioning himself as a formidable contender on the global stage.
Thompson burst onto the radar at the Jamaican Olympic Trials, where he clocked an astonishing 9.77 seconds in the 100m, a world-leading time that immediately placed him among the elite.
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12:06 - 07.12.2024
'I deserved better' - Kishane Thompson reflects on narrow Olympic defeat to Noah Lyles and the pain of coming so close to gold
Kishane Thompson has opened up about his heartbreaking photo finish loss to Noah Lyles in the Paris Olympics 100m final.
This performance catapulted him into the spotlight, with his name being mentioned alongside sprinting titans like reigning world champion Noah Lyles and fellow Jamaican standout Oblique Seville.
Heading into the 2024 Paris Olympics, Thompson transformed from an enigma into one of the most talked-about athletes.
His performance in the men’s 100m final cemented his status as one of the world’s top sprinters. In a nail-biting finish, Thompson narrowly lost to Lyles, with both clocking 9.79 seconds, the race being decided by thousandths of a second.
Though he missed the gold, Thompson's showing confirmed his place as Jamaica’s new sprinting hope.
Reflecting on his rise and competitive mindset, Thompson shared his philosophy in an episode of Netflix's Sprint.
"Track and field is an individual sport. Everyone wants to win. Everyone is betting on themselves. I’m always betting on myself. Always rise to the occasion, believe in myself, and just focus," he said.
As the 2025 season approaches, Thompson is preparing to build on his breakout year. He’s poised for high-stakes showdowns against sprinting heavyweights like Lyles, Seville, and Fred Kerley, aiming to replicate and surpass his stellar 2024 performances.
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19:00 - 06.12.2024
'They longer recognise silver & bronze medals' - MVP track club coach Paul Francis slams Jamaican fans for getting 'spoilt' by success
Paul Francis has spoken against the 'spoilt' nature of Jamaican fans following the Paris Olympic games, where the country only produced one medal -Kishane Thompson's 100-meter silver medal - in sprint events.
For Jamaica, a nation steeped in sprinting greatness, Thompson represents the next chapter in its storied legacy.
From his unexpected debut to his near-Olympic triumph, the “mystery man” has become a symbol of hope and excitement, with fans eagerly anticipating what’s next for the island’s new sprint king.
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