Elaine Thompson of Jamaica Has No Idea How She Got 5th in 2017 World 100m Final

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[@daviddeli913]

the reporters keep trying to make excuses for her and she refused to disrespect the Competition makes me respect her more

[@EliteAthletics]

Great attitude, no excuses. There are many more wins to come for you Elaine.

[@stevie586]

I agree! I'm american, I wanted tori to win, but I'm obsessed with ET! She's my true champion and I'm still proud of her regardless. She's our next 10.6, and I'll always love she and Jamaican Sprinters!

[@stevie586]

☠♆☠ MrDavinciSaysFuckKZbin ☠♆☠ true, unfortunately. I'm so sick of ignorant ass Jamaican fans who think I'm an ass, when they totally don't realize I love and support Jamaican sprinters even more than Americans.

[@stevie586]

Omg I love how classy and beautiful ET REMAINS! They wanted her to make excuses, and she remained classy! I love that chick!

[@kenricklongsong9999]

thats good to know, im jamaican

[@EliteAthletics]

No-one laughing with you, random internet person.

[@bellarue3065]

Elaine is so young and innocent. Just happy to be on the world stage. Glad she has that attitude where she doesn't let defeat get her down. She only concerns herself for the next race and the next win!

[@claudiakennedy279]

It is a testament to her class that she has absolutely no excuses for her loss. She has tried in no way to take away from the winners. "I don't know what happened". Not necessarily so. She had been throwing up before the finals and was dehydrated. Ta'lou commented that, during warm up, she was concerned about her because she was throwing up again. It shows great strength of character to not use her dehydration and illness as an excuse for her loss.

[@karenhiggins5237]

Bolt and ET gracious in defeat.

[@kay-patricekemp8231]

Elaine Thompson legend

[@Henrythegreat115]

Well respect her sportmentorship. Admit her need in that race and highlight to work harder in her training. Wow great world icon with great attitude. We will see her greatest moments in the future more and more.

[@keithwelch3611]

Elaine, we're so... sorry you didn't get the result you had hoped for we do feel your pain. we will alway love and support you.

[@manforU100]

all Elaine fans, lets we learn from her statement here, she ,she is amazing!great champion , great athlete. she will back.

[@naijanistan]

Wow!! Elaine has such a beautiful voice and beautiful personality. She's gorgeous.

[@Riptack7591]

As of now I have deep respect for Elaine Thompson. You will do great things.

[@willamforbes6863]

what a fantastic interview and a internally beautiful athlete. She is honest, makes no excuses, cannot explain what happened so not blaming anything.....awesome!!!! Elaine we know you are still a winner, keep going

[@AvalonWizard]

I think I love her.

[@BriannaK_]

I'm not Jamaican but I am also from the Caribbean and I'm extremely proud of Elaine. She's such an amazing athlete but she just didn't have it tonight and that's okay. Take Kendra Harrison for example. She missed the Olympic team last year and later broke the world record in the women's 100m hurdles. I have faith that Elaine will do monster damage in meets to come.

[@keithwelch3611]

I agree!

[@TheTmat007]

Nique Toons Very well stated!

[@cornellstephenson2946]

She handled that so very well. ET didn't take any of the excuses that they tried to provide. Classy!

[@DBerry757]

No excuses in spite of the journalist pushing for one. Brilliant response Elaine.

[@andrewbobb7659]

She ran faster than the finals winner s time, while jogging in the semi final heat and no one see's anything wrong with the finals

[@jjke4653]

Love her

[@borood1188]

Fifth Place Elaine!

[@chineryd3055]

Love you girl 💫💫💫💫💫💫😎

[@borood1188]

That picture gif of Elaine she looks in a state of shock

[@finisher3x]

She saw Marie Ta Lou blowing her and the field away, and lost her form about 1/2 way through the race. It happens to the best of them.

[@SoundHypnotic]

Regal as always! She handled those ridiculous questions with patience and charm. A healthy rivalry is developing between her and Torie Bowie. Get ready for some great races!

[@portious102]

Love watching her interviews

[@bobbyfreeman2777]

AMERICAN "MADE" MAN here....but i gotta give BIIIIIIG RESPECT to the Jamaican athletes ESPECIALLY BOLT AND ELAIN...they kept it 100000% real no escuses, no regret....REAL athletes and NOBDY can take away wat dey brung to the table ..REAL champs...JAMAICA GOTTA feel proud to claim em. way in america WE kno wat it is wit dem athletes ✊🏿👌🏿💪🏿👏🏿

[@samanthajwright4839]

Good sportsmanship. I really like her.

[@witnessfitness1]

HA!! These questions are hilarious. She said that she was not injured, stumbling out of the blocks, not bothered by the poor performances of Bolt and Blake, no stomach issues, no hamstring pull... there is just one question that they COULD not ask...

[@noelbartley1084]

Why you don't ask it?

[@sstein4777]

So pretty and charismatic. Elaine, you rock!

[@robertwoodley7475]

she's awesome!

[@motovich3092]

queen

[@richardvaka8430]

There is always a next time champ

[@266l2]

I totally agree wirh Gwendolyn

[@yonettejames3979]

Her answers was smart yes she handle the answers well

[@phaethon1988]

Ok ET. Kill it in the relay and drop something sick in the DL final.

[@sydboski]

+phaethon1988 I hear she may not run the relay. Is that true?

[@DanDan-ii1vx]

don't say drop somthing L😂😂😂L

[@claudettewright7276]

Daniel St Joh

[@anthonyclarke2253]

I was reading up on the interviews and apparently she vomit just before the race. Members of the Canadian team have also fallen I'll to the Norwalk virus. Hopefully it's not contagious.

[@anthonyclarke2253]

phaethon1988 what's good bro. Respect to Tori getting the gold. Watching track in the bolt era has caused me to forget that there is no such thing as sure thing. I'm still a little bitter but as you said there are few DL meets left for her to prove herself.

[@marshallcampbell6498]

Beautiful woman

[@76yaadie]

Gorgeous!

[@unconventionalcrosy52]

These journalists ask the lady the same question in so many ways. Smh

[@OLDTIMEANOINTEDGOSPELMUSIC]

Running rounds is different from running a one race in Diamond league - She never prepare her body for the rounds

[@shaunmaclean3360]

Tell them like a true Manchester woman/lady...we caan win all the time...just look forward to the future and the season not over..they going to put the entire field in the next diamond league race and people will see who is really the best....Manchester woman no forget that easy..mile gully rasta to the werldddddddddddddddddddd.

[@Rafi-r6n]

Elaine I honestly think you what we’re you hiding something What was the real problem We’re you feel weak from throwing up Was it you leg Was it the stumbling 👉🏽😉☺️

[@jasonmoss6787]

Big up urself Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

[@dewittcampbell2252]

jason moss every time

[@keithwelch3611]

Jason moss, this is all about Elaine she had a bad day and she needs our sympathy, that subtle sarcasm isn't necessary, there is no need to mention Shelly, they're two different athletes and their accomplishment will be different. Shelly is great already and Elaine has accomplished something that few female athletes has ever accomplish by winning gold in the 100 & 200 m at the Olympics and if she is able to do so again at the 2020 Olympic she will stand alone in history.

[@ramoalvarez8222]

U ARE A BIG OLE DUTTY WAGONIST, I BET U WERE JUMPING UP LAST YR FOR ET.PLUS LET ME TELL U THIS, DON'T LOOK FORWARD FOR SAFP TO COME BACK AND DOMINATE, LIKE SHE USED TO, SHE'S NOT GOING TO BEAT ET. WANNA KNOW WHY?SAFP WILL BE 31 LATER THIS YR, WHICH MEANS THAT AT THE NEXT WC IN 2019 SHE'S GOING TO BE 33 AND AT THE 2020 OLYMPICS SHE'LL BE 34 YO AND SHE'S GOING TO BE PAST HER BEST, SHE WOULD HAVE PEAKED BY THEN, SO SAFP IS GOING TO STRUGGLE AGAINST THE FAST, YOUNGER, UP COMING SPRINTERS,JUST LIKE HOW VCB HAS BEEN STRUGGLING FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF YRS, BECAUSE SHE'S PAST HER BEST AND AT 35 YO,SHE IS PAST HER PEAK.IN 2019 ET WILL BE 27 AND IN 2020,SHE'LL BE 28 YO, SO SHE'S STILL GOING TO BE IN HER PRIME, WHERE AS SAFP WOULD HAVE PEAKED,SO ET WILL BE THE ONE WHO WE WILL STILL HAVE TO DEPEND ON. IT'S A YOUNG PERSON'S SPORT, SAFP WAS 21 WHEN SHE BECAME OLYMPIC CHAMP AND KNOCKED THE OLDER VETERANS OFF THIER PERCH, LIKE WISE BOLT, BUT LOOK HOW THE STALWART VETERANS STRUGGLED AT THIS WC, COMPARED TO THEIR YOUNGER RIVALS.BOLT IS 31 AND HE'S RETIRING, BECAUSE HE KNOWS THAT HE HAS PEAKED AND SOONER OR LATER HE WOULD HAVE BEEN BEATEN BY THE YOUNGER UP COMING SPRINTERS LIKE DE GRASSE. LA SHAWN MERRIT IS 31, SO TOO ALLISON FELIX, BOLT AND ARIES MERRIT AS WELL,WHO IS THE WRH AND WAS EXPECTED TO CHALLENGE OMAR MCLEOUD, BUT HE FINISHED OUT OF THE MEDALS.ALLISON FELIX WOULD NOT HAVE MEDALED IF SHANUE MILLER DIDN'T GET INJURED AND PULLED UP, MILLER IS LIKE 23, AND THE GIRL WHO GOT SILVER IS JUST 19 YO. Felix didn't have any injury like last season, SO IT'S CALLED THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD.SAFP IS A GREAT CHAMP, BUT WHEN SHE COMES BACK, SHE AIN'T GOING TO DOMINATE, AND THEN OLE WAGONISTS LIKE U WHO ARE HAVING A DIG AT ET, WILL THEN FORGET ABOUT HER AND BE ALL ABOUT ET.

[@gwest6511]

yea mon'' love her accent

[@larrypotts1688]

Either hurt or not hungry.

[@stonew1927]

Can someone please translate for me? Thank you.

[@stevecrocker6904]

Eileen will be back. I can't understand what she's saying though

[@knightoyin6500]

Jamaicans completely bottled it in this competition.

[@barrylloyd5864]

lets go Jamaica!!! we can realistically grab 5 medals on the last 3days of these championship.

[@Amazon820]

Her reign has come to an end enough said..

[@mariomckenzie7562]

I love how Elaine shut down the sarcasms from the interviewers. These questions are unnecessary

[@1980jacomino]

that is what i like by the jamaican athetes when they lose they admit that they lose no like that for the american always is an excuse like nobody can be better than them

[@sydboski]

+mario luis You need to look at more USA interviews. Your conceptions are way off.

[@rodwilliams7457]

So true

[@constancesimmons5549]

242 & USA To The World

[@emetebureodele198]

mario luis what your saying is so wrong. At the end of the race the British committeers was saying the reason why she lost must have been because she was not feeling fine. She human and she will be beaten

[@SnoopySubo]

maxi dal so what

[@docsmithdc]

I suspect it has something to do with increased testing of the Jamacian team.

[@jahmeilmyrie9553]

Hmmm

[@danielheppleston3639]

I would 😎

[@yonettejames3979]

Gold in relay but ja don't have a good women relay team but u can still win just motivate each other

[@MrStevecro]

these things serve to keep in check our arrogance and help us grow I guess. She'll be back

[@stlincoln1285]

Where is shelly ann Fraser Elaine thompson i like u

[@jammasia]

She is pregnant.

[@kingston13origin27]

Elaine ran a faster time than every athlete throughout the rounds while slowind down in the semis....important to note...she is just enjoying the fact that every one knows who the fastest Queen is...and she is the one that smiled to the bank all season... Tory is a nice girl ...we don't mind she getting some face time with those milk white teeth...Elaine got the goods!

[@borood1188]

She's definitely no Shelly Ann!

[@matt7iron]

all you Jamaicans making excuses, learn from elaine she admits she got her butt kicked no excuses like all you Jamaicans.

[@keishap7927]

WE YES WE, THE JAMAICANS ARE GONNA REBOIT AND COME AGAIN. WE ARE COMMING BACK FOR THAT GOLD.

[@jeffreyrose4421]

Nothing wrong with taking 5th I'm sure there are millions of girls out there who would love to be in that position

[@ibnsabah4805]

where is Shelly Ann Frazier

[@shemuyel9758]

ibn sabah pregnant

[@ibnsabah4805]

Shemu Yel Dibaba came back from pregnancy and destroyed everybody

[@shemuyel9758]

ibn sabah she is pregnant presently but she will be back

[@JaayRichh]

Shemu Yel she gave birth tuesday

[@suzanneroundtree5960]

Elaine: do not drink nor eat from not even those people who work at these track and field facilities. Learn form your mistakes

[@anajones6768]

The media need to stop it! ET is the same woman who is Olympic Champion in in the 100 & 200. Olympic Gold is the highest honor!

[@Anzomax2]

Ana Jones believe it not the World Championship Gold is as high

[@chrisdarby833]

Well I know Bowie will not be winning you again in another championship race, just like Schippers she never tasted gold again in a major championship since the year she defeats you in the past 2 years. We are Jamaicans, winning is in our vain, it hurts when we lose but we'll never stop loving and supporting you

[@eddiejohnson8087]

So Be@utiful...So $weet!

[@ivyromeo-brown1169]

just like that!!! sometimes you win sometimes you loose!! disappointed yes!!! move on!!

[@maninthevan53]

easy stumble at the start . ta lou was the one to beat , cant win them all

[@MrNubian68]

My beautiful Jamaican sister. Love that sexy accent...

[@lineboi44]

Really not an idea ha!

[@tmat04]

I am very, very disappointed by Elaine's performance in the final, especially when considering that a performance similar to what she produced in the semi-final race would've been enough to win gold in the final. Unbelievable!!!

[@ccbeautiful4303]

This interview is killing me🤣🤣 they are drilling to get something out of her.

[@tommythomas3284]

Elaine Thompson doesn't have a clue how big this disappointment is, bigger than Usain Bolt

[@keithwelch3611]

Tommy Thomas, i think you're right she may not be fully aware how big a disappointment it really is and that might be a good thing she don't need to put added pressure on herself we need her to perform at her best and it is harder to do that if she is under much pressure. i still cant wrap my mind around the fact that Elaine lost this race for a person that consistently ran low 10.7 on relatively slow track manage to run 10.98 on a very fast track like the on here in London, Torie, Talou, and Shippers all knew something went terrible wrong to Elaine in this race otherwise the result would have been different

[@icefield391]

tommy thomas shut to fuckup

[@Selfmade2T]

Keith Welch. True, they know but I say all along Elaine drive phase is too long, they were all running before Elaine came out of drive. Ta Lou was way ahead she would not have caught up with her. Bowie ran past her as she came up. It wasn't her race. She is still the beast out there watch her whipp their asses in the diamond league in September if she runs. Yes, we're very, very disappointed but we have to move on and give god thanks.

[@johndillinger2909]

She does not have a clue. Please explain?. Why is an athlete losing a race seems like a big disappointment? If an athlete has tested positive it is a big disappointment I guess. She gave no excuses and we all know that there is a problem. But that is good. let no secrets out keep the world guessing. Usain has lost the desire to compete anymore. Period. The man must be in a lot of discomfort to train and keep on realigning his (scoliosis)curved spine ever so often for 16 years. It is like continuously beating a piece of iron and molding it into shape each time the heat cause its distortion. Some people will never understand. Their desire it seems is to want the athlete to run themselves into the ground. They are human.

[@johndoe-pk6tj]

Not true. Bowie has been the world leader in the 200 meter for the last 2 years. She won silver in the 100 meters at the Olympics...who the hell did y'all think was Elaine's competition? Bowie is the real deal. People just don't want to admit it. Also, its track. You might run10.70 one week..then next week you might run 11.00 flat. Elaine is damn funny.

[@deaconconway5281]

She probably thought she was taking her usual heavy dosage PEDs that morning but accidentaly took aspirin or something instead. That is why she came 5th.

[@jimbokeepcalm9486]

nuh nuh watch that Elaine just Mis hap

[@jonnybee2678]

i dont know why elaine talking so foolish if she is vomitting and stumble out of the block those are two major factor why she may have lost the race.there is nothing anyone can do about sickness, so why is she afraid to tell.reporter as to dig this question out of her

[@borood1188]

What happened to Elaine is that four women were faster than her.

[@Dangerous2099]

Pretty girl, cool lipstick, great athlete, too bad you came 5th.

[@bobbihinds5273]

Dangerous 2099 You're are a big FARTH. Go away we don't need your input on Elaine, you are a hater on the other page for Bolt. This is your comment "Well done Gatlin, screw the haters, you never gave up and FINALLY dethroned Bolt. RESPECT." further on in another comment you stated you are British btw your advice they LEARN English. You're stupid to come on this page chatting about Elaine sarcastically you Repellent One.

[@Dangerous2099]

WTF- I wasn't 'chatting sarcastically' about Elaine. I was being honest- she is an attractive lady with a cool style and most importantly a great athlete. I admire all track athletes. ..... Also I stand by my comment about Justin Gatlin- he is a badass and I am a big fan of his, suck it! No idea what FARTH means btw, I'm a white guy.

[@bobbihinds5273]

Dangerous2099 Really now? I'll do likewise, stand by my comment.

[@temb121]

Its Putin's mfault

[@876incognito6]

Rip

[@bootneyleefarnsworth7307]

Doping control is a mutha!!!

[@dchrysostom]

She is not that good ...

[@noelbartley1084]

Double olympic champion not that good?

[@Terrydon]

@@noelbartley1084 defending double Olympic champion not that good?😂

[@noelbartley1084]

@@Terrydon Man move from here this is 3 yrs ago and come here , you don't have anything to do ?

[@Terrydon]

@@noelbartley1084 just saw it on my recommendation it's my first time seeing this interview bro

[@paulhaye]

Big stomach virus going on at athletes' hotel. She probably wants to run the replay and not be quarantined, so she's not fully forthcoming. Heard she threw up 10 times b4 the race.

[@gavinscott10]

Is choke she choke, nothing more. She will come back and kill it i n the relays.

[@AssyrianDynamo]

The Jamaican Performance enhancing centre is no longer producing the best drug regiment!

[@anthonyclarke2253]

AssyrianDynamo so which is the best one? Assyria?

[@AssyrianDynamo]

anthony clarke If our country still existed we would probably have the best one lol

[@milkyrainbow6094]

A digrace

[@MerkinMuffly]

Got juice Jamaica? Looks like doping police are catching up to them.

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[@NoWay-hn6ik]

Girl, please. you lost. get over it! USA #1

[@SammySam316]

She has a great and very appreciative attitude. She admits that she lost and isn't making any excuses.

[@ricoarrington436]

Something's up with her is she dating Prince Harry again and not concentrating

[@imrahilbernard4986]

its when the drug cycle is out of sync lol....

[@barrylloyd5864]

Elaine professes to be a believer and as a believer she is accountable for all those horrible markings on her skin. The Book clearly tell us not to place markings on our bodies. She therefore has broken her covenant with God and like Sampson of the Bible she has to pay the price--just my two cents opinion!!!!!

[@bobbihinds5273]

barry lloyd God is not like man. He's more interested in her inner self rather than her outer. God is a God of restoration rather than condemnation.

[@sinsin1697]

She is my favorite Jamaican sprinter... Her attitude is incredible she's the winner

[@khalils9023]

She will be back and this time running 10.6 :)

[@Afalaa]

There is always a shock in the finals. This is the beauty of track and field.

[@michaeljones3128]

...Very gracious lady...I wish you all the best !!! #StayStrong

[@bobbihinds5273]

Michael Jones Thank you. Respect to the man.

[@lisawilson5646]

These journalists should try running and they would be able to answer all their stupid questions. Gosh, talk about tone deaf.

[@jasonmoss6787]

These interviewers r so pathetic! Who teach dem to ask questions? Smh

[@ibnsabah4805]

I wonder what it would be like having one of this fast women as a wife.

[@LimKaamen]

Nobody can be 100% in top shape 24/7, 365 days a year, especially after injuries, even after "recovery".

[@Tejaye777]

I have enormous respect for Elaine Thomspson after hearing this interview.She made no excuses even when the reporters tried to give her an out she didn't take it.She said she was fine and she just don't know what happened and she's just looking froward for the future.When someone is such a big favorite as she was they generally try to look for an excuse.

[@diegogeneral1217]

Thing is these girls race each other on a regularly basis so it's nice when they all beat each other at some point , nothing is guarantee in life , Elaine is very sweet ❤️💋