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Kishane Thompson has jumped to the defence of both he and Oblique Seville's injury struggles that have prevented both athletes from really fulfiling their potential so far in their young careers.
Reigning 100m Olympic silver medalist Kishane Thompson has hit back at critics who have been slamming the Jamaican sprinter’s relatively poor performances in recent years after clocking a mind-blowing 9.75 seconds at the Jamaican National Trials last Saturday.
Thompson, who practically emerged from relative obscurity to narrowly miss out on the gold to Noah Lyles at the Paris Olympic games last August, is widely considered the favorite for this year’s 100m world title.
However, his journey to global prominence has not been smooth sailing, with injuries disrupting his progress. He is not the only Jamaican athlete to undergo set backs. Oblique Seville has also been hampered by injury.
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Oblique Seville's Struggles
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Seville, 23, has faced growing criticism for falling short at major global championships. Despite being touted as a medal contender since Tokyo 2020, he has yet to live up to expectations in finals. Most recently, he placed eighth at the 2024 Olympics, visibly struggling with a muscle issue during the final stretch.
In 2025, inconsistency has again plagued his form. Yet he managed to secure a spot on Jamaica’s team for the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo, finishing second to Thompson at the Trials in a blazing 9.83 seconds.
His struggles are not isolated. Sprint icons Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce have also battled injuries and fitness issues over the past year, reflecting a broader challenge within the Jamaican athletics camp.
Interestingly, despite running the fastest 100m time ever recorded at the Trials, Thompson was far from content with his performance:
“To be honest, I don’t really focus on the time. Athletes can definitely do better, but there are so many fine details that go into improving performance,” he explained.
“It’s not just about raw speed — it’s how you control that speed. Execution plays a major role, and I can’t stress that enough. Frankly, I didn’t even execute the way I should have.”
Thompson Still Unsatisfied Despite Record Time
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As Jamaica prepares to send a strong sprint contingent to the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, the conversation around athlete wellness, recovery, and public expectations remains as relevant as ever.
With Thompson in red-hot form and defending his peers in the process, Jamaican sprinting may be entering a new era — one marked not just by fast times, but deeper understanding and resilience.
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