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Kishane Thompson has revealed the three biggest things about his 2024 season that will make him dethrone Noah Lyles moving forward.
Jamaican sprinting sensation Kishane Thompson has revealed three things he learnt about his 2024 season that will help him dethrone his 'biggest rival' Noah Lyles as the fastest man in the world.
Reflecting on his 2024 season, which culminated in a near-miss at the Paris Olympics, Thompson revealed three key lessons he plans to carry forward into 2025: rising to the occasion, self-belief, and unwavering focus.
Thompson’s 2024 campaign was one of promise and heartbreak. The 22-year-old arrived at the Paris Olympics as a favorite, having stunned the world with a blazing 9.77-second run at the Jamaican trials in June. However, in the highly anticipated 100-meter final, he narrowly missed gold, finishing second to Noah Lyles.
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15:43 - 18.11.2024
'I won’t be intimidated'- Kishane Thompson welcomes Noah Lyles' pre-race stunts & trash talks
Kishane Thompson is embracing rival Noah Lyles' pre-race antics as motivation, vowing to refine his strategy and confidence for future dominance despite narrowly missing gold in Paris.
Lyles secured victory with a time of 9.79 seconds, while Thompson clocked the same time but lost out by mere milliseconds. Fred Kerley, the 2022 world champion, claimed bronze in 9.81 seconds, his chances marred by a critical transition error.
Speaking about his Olympic experience, Thompson acknowledged both the positives and the disappointments. "Honestly, I am glad I finished injury-free," he told Television Jamaica.
"But in terms of performance, I am not being hyper or anything. I know what I am capable of, but I am not really satisfied with it."
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15:01 - 21.11.2024
'We sharpen what needs sharpening!' - Kishane Thompson responds to Stephen Francis' critique on what cost him Olympic gold to Noah Lyles
Kishane Thompson responds to his coach Stephen Francis' blunt criticism over the major factor that cost him gold to Noah Lyles at the Paris Olympic games.
Despite missing out on gold, Thompson embraced the experience as a learning curve. “I should have been more patient with myself. I am growing and learning, and I have got more to understand about my body, mind, and spirit,” he shared.
Now gearing up for the 2025 season, Thompson shared insights from his 2024 journey during an appearance on Netflix’s Sprint, outlining the three principles that will drive his success.
“Rise to the occasion, believe in yourself, and always just focus,” he emphasized in episode three.
Thompson’s reflections reveal his determination to improve and his ability to extract valuable lessons from each race.
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22:04 - 23.11.2024
'He is not elusive' - Paul Francis disagrees with Michael Johnson's observation on Kishane Thompson being a 'mystery man'
Kishane Thompson has emerged sort of 'out of nowhere' this year, narrowly missing on the 100 meter gold to Noah Lyles, which has seen Michael Johnson describe him as 'a mystery man'
For Thompson, track and field is as much a mental battle as a physical one. He remains resolute in his confidence, emphasizing self-reliance as the foundation of his success.
“Track and field is an individual sport. Everyone wants to win. Everyone bets on themselves,” he said on the same show, adding, “I am always betting on myself, understand?”
Thompson dismissed comparisons to other athletes, highlighting his self-driven approach. "No disrespect to anyone, but I am myself. Other persons are themselves," he stated.
"I cannot really look at a person and say, ‘Hey, they did that.’ I just compare myself with myself… I defeated myself; for example, I didn’t even PB."
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19:47 - 08.11.2024
'No disrespect to anyone but I defeated myself' - Kishane Thompson disagrees with Fred Kerley on who deserved to clinch Olympic 100m gold
Kishane Thompson has begged to differ with Fred Kerley's opinion as to who should have been the rightful winner of the final of the 100 meter race, which was won by Noah Lyles by miliseconds.
Thompson’s ability to balance self-critique with unwavering confidence sets him apart as one of the sport’s rising stars. As he applies the lessons of 2024 to the upcoming season, his goal remains clear: to challenge Noah Lyles for the title of the world’s fastest man.
With his focus on personal growth and a relentless drive for success, Kishane Thompson is poised to make 2025 his year.
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