Kishane Thompson expressed deep appreciation for fan support after winning the Racers Grand Prix.
Kishane Thompson has shared a passionate message with his fans after claiming top honours at the Racers Grand Prix, a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting, in Kingston, Jamaica on Saturday.
The Olympic 100m silver medallist clocked a stunning season's best time of 9.88 seconds ahead of compatriot Oblique Seville, who came in second in a time of 9.97 seconds.
The South African duo of Gift Leotlela and Bayanda Walaza came in fourth and fifth in respective times of 10.04 and 10.06 seconds.
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Speaking after the race, Kishane Thompson admitted that it feels special to be loved by fans, people who have not interacted with him at a personal level.
Kishane Thompson pointed out that, of course, there are people who will always be against him, noting that it is very normal, but he insisted that he always leans on the positive side of the fans.
The Jamaican sprint king added that he is not that much into having conversations with random people, but he never brushes his fans off whenever they approach him.
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“It’s a tremendous feeling to know that a person whom I don’t know can give me support. I mean, not everybody is going to give you that support, but when I do get it, I’m very appreciative,” Kishane Thompson told Omilia Sports.
“I say this not to be disrespectful, but I’m not a people person, but I know that it comes with the territory. I won’t be distraught or act negatively when people come towards me. I know I’m kind of in the public right now, and honestly, I can’t walk really fast.”
Kishane Thompson acknowledged that fans have made an impact on his performance, admitting that his superb run at the Racers Grand Prix was made even more meaningful by the overwhelming support from fans.