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Kishane Thompson ran 9.75 seconds at the Jamaican National Trials in the 100 meters on Friday, making it the fastest time recorded since 2015.
In a night of fireworks at the Jamaican National Trials, Kishane Thompson delivered a lightning-quick 9.75 seconds (+0.8 m/s) to retain his national 100m title—the fastest time in the world since 2015 and a clear statement ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this September.
Following the run, the 23-year old is now sixth on the all-time list—joining sprinting royalty like Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, Tyson Gay, Asafa Powell, and Justin Gatlin. The mark also tied the meet record previously set by Blake in 2012.
Thompson's emphatic win was backed up by Oblique Seville (9.83s) and Ackeem Blake (9.88s), who completed a stacked podium and sealed their tickets to Tokyo for Jamaica’s sprint trio.
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But the spotlight firmly belongs to Thompson—now a real contender to challenge Bolt’s 9.58 world record, set in 2009.
Thompson’s Plan to Unlock a New Level of Speed
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Speaking after the race, Thompson opened up on the fine margins behind the performance—and the bigger plan behind his rise:
“Honestly, I had one clear thought after coming out of my drive phase—just to maintain that speed,” he told Citius Mag
“I’ve been having some issues with my transition phase, probably because I’m trying to unlock a new level of speed. But it’s technical—sprinting isn’t just about going fast, it’s about the details.”
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Responding to critics who have been saying that the modern generation of sprinters do not run as quickly as the generation of sprinters spearheaded by Bolt, Thompson asked fans to put things into perspective.
“People see us out there and think it just clicks like a snap of the fingers. It doesn’t. It takes work—day in, day out. I’m just staying patient. Great things are going to happen.”
Though soft-spoken and not one to chase headlines, Thompson made clear that his ambitions are sky-high.
“I work because I want to win. I want to achieve certain goals and get the accolades. That’s just me. I’m a very hungry person. I’m not big on media—I don’t say much—but I let my actions on the track do the talking.”
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Asked whether the clock plays a role in his motivation, Thompson replied:
“I don’t really watch the time, to be honest. Athletes can always do better, but there are a lot of small details involved in getting the best out of someone. It’s not just raw speed—it’s how you control it.”
With just over two months until the World Athletics Championships kick off in Tokyo (September 13–21), Thompson’s form—and humility—have sparked hope for a new chapter in Jamaican sprinting. Whether or not he touches Bolt’s 9.58 mark, one thing is certain:
Kishane Thompson isn’t done yet.
“Execution is everything. I can’t stress that enough. Frankly, I didn’t even execute the way I should have.”
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