Donovan Bailey Talks Kishane Thompson, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Quincy Wilson, DeGrasse, and Leduc

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Kishane Thompson's world-leading 9.77 in Jamaica (Donovan called itt!), Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's world record in 400m hurdles, Quincy Wilson becoming the youngest male US track Olympian, Canada's Andre DeGrasse and Audrey Leduc solidify their spot on the Olympic team. In the Anchor Leg, Donovan and Jason talk Euros, Copa and Bronny James.

[@juniorcampbell6373]

Frano got the blueprint he literally recreated Asafa Powell but with a lot more fire in Kishane 🔥

[@mastermind3182]

Blessings The iconic Bailey and to all, Jamaica sprinting is in good stead.

[@bobomatic1893]

at Donavan what was your relationship like with Ato Bolden and Maurice Green?

[@CoryHenry-nq5tt]

The race was missing Brianna Lyston.

[@georgedouglas6268]

If Kishane Thomson has half the confidence that Donovan had back in the days, the Olympic gold should be going home to Jamaica zeeeeeeeeeeen , and big up the great sir Donovan Bailey he may represent Canada but he is still ours 🕺🇯🇲🇬🇧👌

[@user-oj2nw8pv9q]

Kishane have confidence. The quiet type. More to action than words.

[@rosewhite9468]

​@@user-oj2nw8pv9qDon't blame him move in silence. Action not a bag of mouth.😊

[@terencepowell1315]

Mr Bailey is is Jamaican and really good 😂😂😂 even Linford Christie and Jamaican we have always been had the fast genes in the world... We are the true gods and 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 there no one like us

[@StephenJohnson]

@@terencepowell1315 Ben Johnson too lol

[@vernonfrance2974]

Hopefully Noah Lyles late kick will defeat Thompson, Seville and Omanyala. We cannot count the Olympic Champion Marcel Jacobs out either.

[@donyutejamaica631]

Donavan Bailey is not a fortune teller or psychic, he’s Jamaican, he knows speed and knows talent!

[@Dr.sher01]

Big up Obliqe Seville! Nuff respect to the general.

[@millieg1998]

I think he is training for real. God Cover Kishane to stay fit

[@vinadamsllc]

I expect this channel to blow up. Donovan's perspectives are riveting.

[@sandysegree7271]

Hurricane Beryl has done quite some damages, nothing to compare to the damages Hurricane Kishane thompson will do next month. Bless up.

[@dewayanejohnson1620]

I like how Donovan Bailey talk. Race doesn't run on paper

[@islandgirlruby2750]

I see Kishane “Thunder” Thompson I click

[@anyaangel1354]

The best and the more realistic commentary I’ve watch all week ❤

[@Iamconverted]

After the Jamaica Trials I told my dad that Kishane can run 9.6 something and I was so glad to hear it here.

[@ronaldwesby4995]

Those are Dope times....understand there ate times not meant for men to run.🤔 Use your strength and Free your Nation.✊🏿

[@raquelcarter3350]

​@ronaldwesby4995 your mammy was on dope when you were born

[@lauriefraser430]

I think you are right, Donavan. He is being really through the trials because Kishaine said he has never done rounds before.

[@altonthomas6707]

Love you guys opinion ,and perspectives about these athletes. Keep up the good work .

[@acetofresh1]

People underrate Shericka’s evolution. She’s at worst the top 3 best 100m runners in the world. 2023 was also a 10.65 ran by Shericka, she just couldn’t see ShaCarri to kick. She’s the strongest all around sprinter available, with great endurance. I think Julien Alfred is a major dark horse for both events this year, having run 22.0 and 10.77.

[@QuartermileUniversity]

Top Sprinter🎉🎉🎉 Big Donovan

[@nordmyrie4195]

Donovan I share the same sentiments about the male sprints ,I totally agree with your thoughts.

[@gargomelbogle2700]

The legendary Donovan Bailey you're a genius because you're only one who talk about kishane Thompson in your lost podcast im one of your witness. Thank you sir

[@markpeter4304]

kishane Thompson

[@gargomelbogle2700]

​@DereckDean-yp7hh thank you 😊

[@gargomelbogle2700]

​@markpeter4304 thank you 😅😅

[@user-oq7ji2rx4l]

Did Donovan say ETH is the fastest woman "everrr"??????. That statement says a lot without him actually saying it and I concur 100%!!!!

[@runwithyaz]

I caught that too lol

[@omarfrancis7685]

Me too😊

[@user-oj2nw8pv9q]

That girl can run 10.4. without exaggeration.

[@DereckDean-yp7hh]

Donovan Bailey needs to show Ato Bolden how to do unbiased track n field analysis . Keep up the great work sir.

[@StGCfiLife]

Ato has to pay the Piper at NBC, he knows the real deal.

[@DereckDean-yp7hh]

@@StGCfiLife Yeah ! Contractural obligations . He does know his track statistics ,tho.

[@FinancialBasicsMastery-tb8rk]

I thought I was the only one who noticed that with Ato. It's like he wants Jamaica to lose...😂😂😂

[@karenmartin2457]

@@FinancialBasicsMastery-tb8rkyea but I think it’s just jealousy though

[@StGCfiLife]

@@karenmartin2457 no, his mom is jamaican and he coached Briana Williams

[@robertmullings7481]

Wow, just clicked on this out of interest, but had to respond to what Donovan said regarding 9.6... Wow cant believe you said that Donovan, thats way out there, but I would never doubt you given what you accomplished (still remember that finals 9.84).. I wish you are right, but thats a strong statement. Good job guys

[@markgrant222]

BIGUP; Mr Donovan THE great Bailey

[@Anthontd83553]

just came across this channel never knew it existed subscribed!

[@jamaicanpunch]

Big up Donovan! I met Donovan with a friend of mine Dermot Smith at Club Richards in Mississauga, Ont in the early 90's. I remembered he pulled up in a Porche and he was dressed sharp!

[@SamuelMorrison-gb3qn]

Donnavan Bailey, my Mt Olivet primary schoolmate. He was exceptional

[@ExileRadio]

Glad to see this channel building up now with more subscribers and views, it’s one of the best.

[@gabrieldaniels6191]

‘Good side of positive things’ 😂💀

[@millieg1998]

If Kishane stays fit. He cannot be beaten

[@sonianichols6900]

I am praying for him

[@NurseRenee-kx1bm]

He will be fit!!! 🙏🏾

[@lanettewilliams7122]

I cannot wait to see the ready Kishane. Kishane did say that he has some things to work on.

[@Yes_I_c4n]

His ceiling is definitely high.

[@roylandparker835]

Like your presentation style Donovan B! Bless up!

[@markgrant222]

Only Donovan UNDERSTANDS JAMAICAN ATHLETIC CULTURE. my other brother doesn't nuff respect guys

[@portuondo71]

Haha...ok cool

[@portuondo71]

He's schooling me each week...

[@jnicemint]

Re: Nico Ali - we haffi big up Randy ‘RudeBwoy’ Brown hailing from out of Spanish Town/Old Harbour making waves in the UFC! 🫡Salute Generals

[@shionatkinson9328]

Happy Fourth of July to everyone that I watching this live happy Fourth of July

[@NattyTurnaOfficial]

Big up Donovan, we used to go to Knox together!

[@user-lq2mp2so1l]

Well Said my-Good Talk #Jamaican #DonavanBailey😊

[@pearlinewright7314]

Ato Bolden gets paid to be biased, Donovan can be unfiltered and honest, Ato's paycheck is wrapped up in the network he works for.

[@daowonimdee]

Ato Bolden was a career 2nd-place runner. He's had lots of practice being biased for 2nd-place runners. That's another reason he roots for those left behind, as he will when he roots for the Americans in Paris, when we leave them behind. 😂😅

[@fredball8240]

@@daowonimdee Jamaica will probably beat the Americans in the Men's 100m..the US is running for bronze. What else is new? Should be a good race..can't think of any others where Jamaica is competitive besides the Women's 200m.

[@angiewatkins1312]

​@@daowonimdeeAto is always jealous of jamaican athletes from he was competing. He is so biased against Jamaicans.

[@vernonfrance2974]

@@daowonimdee Ato Bolden is no soothsayer and does not know the future. However, the USA has three strong contenders and they will be strong in both the 100m and the 200m.

[@daowonimdee]

@@vernonfrance2974 Good for them. None of their "strong contenders" have run faster times all year than our top two contenders. We're not the least bit worried.

[@charlestaylor2687]

Personally I think there is a true comparison between Kishane Thompson & the great Donovan Baily running styles. Both power sprinters who will run past opponents in the last 40m of the 100m.

[@portuondo71]

Appreciate you...nuff respect

[@seanwilson5516]

Franno sent Elaine to just qualify in 2021. She finished third in both 100 and 200 at trials. The rest is history. Franno knows that you don't win Olympic gold medals at trials.

[@michellemalla4365]

Franno said he was not troubled aout third, cause he has FINALLY learn to manage her injury, and she was i the best shape of her life

[@user-oj2nw8pv9q]

​@@michellemalla4365 Whilst Jamaicans celebrate Shelly first place and ignore Elaine, when she stooped to remove her shoes, held her head down and left the track. Jamaica forgot how they ignore Elaine until she won the gold. That is when they belief Francis.

[@humanstation8193]

You guys are awesome! So much great content about track at the moment. Sadly World Athletics and Diamond League can't even inform us on where to see the meets live! So, as usual, like back in the day when Mr Bailey was WR holder, we have to piece the picture together with online, and other sources. Pretty sad in this digital age rhat we cant see this stuff live. Please guys: demand for us to be able to watch and have ACCESS to live online

[@lushaneblack5135]

Frano has built a cadre of prolific sprinters over the years. The greatest coach of all time ⏲. Respect for the work he has done. (Asafa, Shelly, Elaine, Bridgette Foster-Hylton, Sherone, Kerone, Kishane, etc)

[@user-oj2nw8pv9q]

Melanie walker, Shericka Jackson, Shericka Lloyd, Tajay Gayle all medalist, mostly dominant in their discipline.

[@JadenMalik]

He did not coach Kerron

[@Yornek1]

Brilliant show Mr Bailey!!! You were my favourite runner from the 90s. Was utterly disappointed when you were not well in 2000…. Great show…. Blessings

[@hypeone1000]

Very articulate

[@barrylloyd5864]

Melane Walker is another one from Franno's camp

[@seanwilson5516]

...who made bonehead decisions like ETH. There I finished it.

[@Kimd38243]

Dude, very little damage? 90% of st. Vincent home were damaged and I think they said that 95% of the other island.

[@johnsonanum]

Next week in Monaco will be so exciting. Noah Lyles will face Letsile Tebogo and Courtney Lindsey over 200m. Julien Alfred will face Marie-Jose Talou and Dina Asher-Smith over 100m.

[@ExileRadio]

Lyles wins in 19.4 Alfred wins in 10.8

[@johnsonanum]

@@ExileRadio I suspect they will avoid injuries and use it as a last opportunity to practice any weakness in their techniques. So Lyles wins in 19.6 and Alfred in 10.9

[@ExileRadio]

@@johnsonanum I think Lyles is also running in London after Monaco. He did say he wants to improve on his 19.5 over those 2 races and last year he ran 19.4 in London when he raced Tebogo so I’d expect a quicker time than 19.6 in at least one of those 2 races.

[@johnsonanum]

@@ExileRadio That's great news. It's a shame Zharnell Hughes won't be there to race him. But now US trials are over, I don't expect him to push himself too hard. He may just be working on improving his starts.

[@ExileRadio]

@@johnsonanum I think it will also come down to what the competition brings. Tebogo ran a 19.7 into a strong headwind earlier in the season and Lyles won’t want to lose his unbeaten record to him.

[@ClarksKing]

The Americans done f***ed up and lit the fire🔥with Shannon them talking a big pile of "shaving cream" 😂😂😂

[@cdub8047]

Facts on Grant Holloway

[@Yes_I_c4n]

9.6s seems a bit of a stretch. I definitely see him running sub 9.75s though. He also didn't shut it down at 60/70m. He let up slightly 10m out at best. The way KT ran his 9.77s surely looked impressive, though. Barring some injury or choking at the finals, KT is definitely winning Gold in Paris, and I don't think he is choking. Kid must be confident, for sure.

[@sonianichols6900]

Well said. Donovan

[@dewayanejohnson1620]

Tia Clayton is gonna create a stunning upset at the Olympics in the woman 100m in Paris this yrs

[@user-oj2nw8pv9q]

Third

[@Page1travelfitness]

You mean hurricane keshane!!

[@calvinmcdonald1878]

What if KISHANE is kept as a surprise for the Duce in Paris 200 meters 🎉

[@user-oj2nw8pv9q]

It was supposed to be. But he could not shut it down at 60m as adviced

[@calvinmcdonald1878]

@@user-oj2nw8pv9q you have that same idea too

[@calvinmcdonald1878]

@@user-oj2nw8pv9q During the qualifying for 💯 meters will he have time to compete for the duce

[@rachelchildress6823]

Femke bol aint beating Sydney

[@Nyasalands_Finest]

Do you know Femke has a faster time than Sidney outside their home counties? Literally all of Sidney's fastest times have been run on that Eugene track. I think her fastest time outside the USA is. 51.5ish..

[@An-eb8uk]

⁠@@Nyasalands_FinestSyd has ran 51 in Hungary and Tokyo.

[@Nyasalands_Finest]

@@An-eb8uk Yes her best 3 times outside of her home country are 51.46 in Japan, 51.68 in Hungary and 52.23 in Doha. For Bol 51.45 in England, 51.70 in Hungary and 51.98 in USA..

[@An-eb8uk]

@@Nyasalands_Finest IMO if WC22 was outside of the US, she would’ve still ran 50.x🤷‍♀️ you can’t hold the fact that WC was in Eugene against her

[@Nyasalands_Finest]

@@An-eb8uk You're talking about "ifs", I'm stating facts..

[@AllInTheGame01]

High Schooler Christian Miller has confirmed on social media that he's not in the US 4x1 relay pool, looks like Lindsey/King/PJ Austin who all went to World Relays will go instead in addition to Noah/Kenny/Fred/Knighton. This is now 2 Champs in a row where Noah Lyles has failed to run sub 19.5s in the 200m Final after running 3 100m rounds in the same Champs! Would be interesting to see what would happen if someone like Letsile Tebogo (19.50 PB) only ran the 200m at the same Champs that Noah's running both the 100/200m in! Sha'Carri not being able to run quicker than a wind-legal 21.92 (0.1) 200m PB is interesting given that Shelly who's a similar height & has a 10.60 PB to Sha'Carri's 10.65 PB has run 21.79 (0.8), 21.81 (0.6) & 21.82 (-0.1). Could well be CAN's best ever group of T&F Athletes; Andre De Grasse, Christopher Morales-Williams, Marco Arop, Sarah Mitton, Camryn Rogers, Ethan Katzberg, Alysha Newman, Savannah Sutherland, Audrey Leduc, Pierce LePage, Damian Warner, Mo Ahmed, Aaron Brown, Lucia Stafford, Lauren Gale, Zoe Sherar, Ceili McCabe, Jean-Simon Desgagnes, M4x1 & W4x4 Teams!

[@nordmyrie4195]

Can't believe they not giving the young man a chance for his development.Obviously it's all about winning.

[@AllInTheGame01]

@@nordmyrie4195 Yeah they should've taken the young man for the experience (possibly ahead of PJ Austin) and have him run the anchor leg in the 4x1 semi; Coleman to Fred to Lindsey/King to Miller. Would've been a great story to have both High Schoolers in Miller & Wilson there!

[@sheldon3550]

Why uno don't mention the 110m hurdles a yaard

[@portuondo71]

Nuff said...on it

[@mozzer920]

What happened in the 100m Canadian finals is Andre and Eli’s lanes were exchanged for each other in the computer so there was that mixup because of that.

[@doorbase1054]

Sherika vs gabby is lije jamaica gainst jamaica nuh suh😊😊

[@reggiereg1785]

I didn't know Bailey had a podcast .

[@StGCfiLife]

Most people in Jam were waiting of Kishane to BUSS out.

[@rosewhite9468]

Just keeping it real Donavan. It's you talking about KT.

[@pearlbernard7999]

These are Manchester men Donovan and Kishane.🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@kingnaldo4058]

Negative, Kishane Thompson was born and raised in Mitchell Town, Clarendon, with his twin brother Kishaun...🤔

[@donyutejamaica631]

@@kingnaldo4058Good catch! I think that’s what I read online as well..KT is from Clarendon.

[@charmainejohnson6155]

No Kishane is from Clarendon

[@charmainejohnson6155]

And Donovan is from the parish of Trelany

[@glendakennedy6295]

Let's go Athlete of the World.

[@MarshasJourney]

Finally someone whose head is hot up in the Noah Lyle’s cloud.

[@ianhaughton3924]

44 strides for sure...been counting myself for comparison with UBolt

[@jnicemint]

One Don.🇯🇲

[@edtechandtroubleshooting6377]

@Donovan Bailey why wasn’t Tina Clayton in the 100m trials ??

[@AlrickReid-vr2ir]

Carl Lewis was always a dirty runner (fact)and all Americans knows this....Ben Johnson got the shot end of the stick

[@SpannaBanna-e4e]

2 greats..affi subscribe

[@millieg1998]

I just subscribe too

[@user-ez8uc2kr6e]

Love the commentary ❤❤❤❤❤ God bless 🙏🙏🙏

[@portuondo71]

Appreciate you 🙏🏾

[@krisannthompson]

17:26 *SUPERMAN* KISHANE THOMPSON

[@vernonfrance2974]

Jump to 5:30 to get to the discussion of Kishane Thompson.

[@mykalhamiltino8175]

Kishane a Vere Man...Garvey Maceo original...Get them Krishane....Some guy from Over Suh a Chat up bout record an suppem....Get them future World Champion...🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️

[@acetofresh1]

Donovan I heard you and VCB, ( who is the daughter of Pamela Bailey) are cousins? Is this true?

[@paulbiggs2276]

Who was Donavon Bailey coach in his time

[@portuondo71]

Dan Pfaff

[@jjgreen5206]

Track and field and the sprints rivalries is ready made for podcasts. We need more trash talk and more great pod with Canadians, Brits, and Caribbean sprint talk. The US sprinters have never been more arrogant or annoying than they are now

[@letsssgooo4618]

And Grant can long jump for ya as well

[@Yornek1]

Mr Bailey… you said Elaine is the fastest woman ever. Are you discounting FloJo 👀

[@donnap2661]

Big up Jason Portuondo

[@JayJordan-vy9jj]

Z😊

[@jsigur157]

I just recently became aware the Carl Lewis was a "dirty" sprinter which kind of makes me vomit when I recall his holier than thou image created by the MSM and not challenged by Carl. In fact, as I recall, he was Irate about Baily winning Gold!

[@DereckDean-yp7hh]

@@jsigur157Who ? Kemical Karl ? 😁

[@FinancialBasicsMastery-tb8rk]

All those fast times in that era were dirty for the USA on the male and female side

[@Yornek1]

Man seh BREDDRIN!!!!!

[@jsigur157]

Wonder why Keshane isn't in the 200/?

[@islandgirlruby2750]

He’s not a 200M man

[@jsigur157]

@@islandgirlruby2750 why not?

[@raquelcarter3350]

Lady ask his coach

[@user-oq7ji2rx4l]

@@jsigur157 History of injuries and hasn't been able to do that level of training. His coach has been training him with injury prevention in mind.

[@michellemalla4365]

Because Frano wants the 100m gold

[@StGCfiLife]

Quincy W. would not win trials in Botswana, Grenada, UK, Jamaica, Belgium, Canada and normally not in the Bahamas either.

[@williamkunte5361]

Bruh unnu pray for Thompson to keep and remain fucking healthy! First and foremost! STOP badmouthing the guy already wid unnu salt self!

[@slamdon2002]

She is slower of the twins

[@manjumanju-yx9ds]

Which one. Tia was the faster of the two in high school, except when Tina won the class 1 at champs, 10.95! In class 3, Tia clocked 11.2+. Tina never sprinted that fast in class 2 or 3.

[@stmichaelparker5296]

Tia is the better runner... Even her Tina state that. Tia just wasn't training hard enough

[@user-oq7ji2rx4l]

Tina has injuries that causes her not to do the same level of training right now. She will be able to run 10.8s in the future once she's healthy.

[@Robinson9608]

​@@stmichaelparker5296 that is so true.

[@user-oj2nw8pv9q]

​@@stmichaelparker5296 She was injured. Listen to interviews.

[@letsssgooo4618]

Yeah Miller got screwed

[@vernonfrance2974]

It's odd how Tia has been so dominant over Tina. One wonders if she was favored by her caretakers or was she more dominant in her nurture at meal time? Noah Lyles is faster than his brother Josephus despite being smaller.

[@mryee2986]

Melanie walker 400h olympics gold medalist

[@SpannaBanna-e4e]

She was my high-school mate...she was very good running 52.4....Sydney is running 50.6 2 seconds faster is nasty work

[@DereckDean-yp7hh]

KTFT..... Kishane ' The Flash ' Thompson is gonna embarass Noah ' Faada Hype ' Llyes like how Donovan Bailey embarrased Michael 'pull up ' Johnson during their 150 sprint match up.

[@islandgirlruby2750]

Yuh nuh easy eh nuh

[@vinadamsllc]

It was funny as hell!😂

[@vernonfrance2974]

Elaine Thompson is NOT the fastest woman ever, Donovan. Flojo was not as slow.

[@d3mist0clesgee12]

I hate this new group of American sprinters, they all suspect to me, Noah Lyles a clown that brash talking alot of trash with no real accomplishment in 100 except one 100M title, now we have that Jamaican dude coming on strong,

[@SpannaBanna-e4e]

Noah is unbeatable in the 200M but after Kishane drop a 9.6 on his head he will suffer PTSD and lose the 200M

[@williamkunte5361]

​@@SpannaBanna-e4e😂

[@richposports7030]

Some fantastic 🎉races ahead in Paris!! Kenny is fit and healthy. Has made a difference. Let's see 👀

[@d3mist0clesgee12]

@@richposports7030 Kenny is my only hope TBH,

[@calvinmcdonald1878]

I remember Noah from his beginning but he forgot he is not the only human that could be better than him

[@waynesworld4105]

Donovan talk too long

[@weljenks]

Shericka looks way off the paced compared to last year. Shacari beat her multiple times last year and ran 10.65 in the WC. AND she ran an easy 10.71 while slowing down at trials. She's probably in 10.5 shape and proved last year she has superior top end 100 speed to Jackson.

[@gazagxrlx2974]

Jamaican but I gotta agree on this one. It's gonna take atleast 10.75 to be on the podium.

[@ronester1]

Shericka was not going to win that race no matter what lane they were assigned 😅 Sha'carri is faster than Shericka, Period!!

[@orleneown3107]

If you’re talking about the 100m , yes she probably will win unless Shericka has something more

[@calvinmcdonald1878]

​@@orleneown3107Sherika was too sure and take Shakera for granted

[@orleneown3107]

⁠ no not that trust me, for me it’s more like will her time be good enough to win. Has Shacarri peaked already ? I don’t think she underestimate her if she did at the world games I can assure you she doesn’t now

[@calvinmcdonald1878]

@@orleneown3107 At Sherika winning up to meeting Sha' she was beating everyone she underestimate the competition let's see if lightening strike twice

[@fredball8240]

That "only 3 million people" is the DUMBEST argument ever. Jamaica has such a tiny tiny scope when it comes to athletics. Mostly focusing on six events..all of them short sprints. They've yet to produce competitive middle distance or long distance runners. An unserious argument.

[@acetofresh1]

Idiotic jingoistic take. Tarees Rhoden, Natoya Goule, Navasky Anderson beg to differ? Adelle Tracey who was in the 2023 800 final and 1500 semi? In 2023 Jamaicans won the female and male high jump in the NCAA circuit, and we have several elite people in the jumps? Sounds like you don’t have a clue. Tons of clear ethnic Jamaicans were winning for GB in other events, ever heard of Tessa Sanderson? Don’t hate, Donovan is absolutely correct. A small poor nation rife with corruption, disproportionately produces success in the sport, with their athletes having little funding compared to most of their peers.

[@KuvukiTv]

Your argument is fundamentally flawed and reveals a lack of understanding of both athletics and population dynamics. Jamaica, with its population of approximately 3 million, consistently outperforms many larger countries in athletics, particularly in the Olympics. Consider this: Jamaica has won a total of 88 Olympic medals, with 87 of them in athletics. This is a staggering achievement when you realize that countries with significantly larger populations, such as India with over 1.4 billion people, have only won 35 Olympic medals in total. Your claim that Jamaica has a "tiny tiny scope" when it comes to athletics is shortsighted. While it’s true that Jamaica excels in short sprints, it also has commendable achievements in middle-distance and field events: 1. Kenia Sinclair- A notable middle-distance runner who has represented Jamaica in the 800m. She finished 6th in the 2005 World Championships and 6th again in the 2008 Olympics. Her personal best of 1:57.88 in the 800m is one of the fastest times ever by a Jamaican. 2. Natoya Goule- Another middle-distance standout, Goule has consistently been in the top 8 at major international competitions. She finished 6th in the 800m at the 2019 World Championships and 8th at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. 3. Trecia-Kaye Smith - An accomplished triple jumper, Smith won gold at the 2005 World Championships and has multiple top-8 finishes in international competitions, including a 4th place finish at the 2004 Olympics. 4. Kimberly Williams - A triple jumper who has placed in the top 8 in numerous international events, including a 6th place finish at the 2016 Olympics and 4th place at the 2018 World Indoor Championships. 5. O'Dayne Richards - A shot putter who won a bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships and has multiple top-8 finishes in Commonwealth Games and Pan American Games. 6. Tajay Gayle - A long jumper who won gold at the 2019 World Championships with a jump of 8.69 meters, setting a personal best and national record. He also competed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, finishing 11th despite an injury. 7. Fedrick Dacres - A discus thrower who won a silver medal at the 2019 World Championships and gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. He consistently ranks among the world's best, with multiple top-8 finishes in international competitions. Claiming that focusing on six events diminishes their achievements is shortsighted. The prowess required to dominate the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay consistently over decades demonstrates exceptional talent and training. As for middle and long-distance events, the specialization in sprinting doesn’t invalidate their achievements. In fact, their ability to excel in these specific areas highlights an efficient use of their limited resources, something many larger nations fail to achieve across multiple disciplines. In short, dismissing Jamaica's success due to its population size is not only ignorant but also a poor reflection of the remarkable accomplishments of its athletes. Their excellence in sprinting and commendable performances in middle-distance and field events are a testament to their dedication, training, and natural talent.

[@carolkeise3847]

@KuvukiTv 👍🏽Thumbs up for taking the time to present this statement of facts. I don’t have the patience. Only nations big or small that have taken part in numerous olympics, with little or no medal tally, can truely appreciate Jamaica’s achievement at the olympics. 🤓The President of India, on his visit to Jamaica in a speech compliments Jamaica for their achievement. and said they’re😂jealous🤣. [in short] The USA with its humongous tally of medals, from a wide variety of disciplines cannot see the greatness in JA’s achievement because they will alway OVERLOOK the vast difference in population. 🧐India has made this comparison and therefore, INDIA CAN TRUELY APPRECIATE JAMAICA’s ACHIEVEMENT,

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