What next for Elaine Thompson-Herah? | SportsMax Zone

[@vengance27]

Jah jah. People need to start giving her her flowers from now. She has really pushed hard to be the very best she can be. Sometimes it seems like she is punching the air with these outcomes and everything. We may need to take a step back and not put pressure on the future but really highlight her past (and even recent) accomplishments. At the end of the day, she is the only woman alive who has come close to erasing Flo-jo's record. Do you know what that means... she was the closest one to actually "cleaning" the record books... because as is widely known... that record has several clouds and thunderstorms of doubts hovering over it. Let's give Herah her Hoorah. Thank you Elaine. You have served well. Salute. Run well.

[@paulawatkis6739]

@vengeance27 I am in total agreement with you. She made a decision that has put a damper on her career, no one is perfect but I hope she has learned from this. I am very empathetic towards her situation. She is a brilliant athlete and when she is fit she is ecstatic

[@MalingaPeries-no6vy]

I think people should give Elaine a break she has achieved so much. Don’t put so much pressure on one athlete! Let her slowly overcome her injuries and I think Elaine should focus on world champs gold she already has Olympic Gold in her mantle! Always rooting for you Elaine!

[@Surveil101]

I was in love with Juliet. , I live in the great state of Ohio and I was fascinated by her. I was sad when she pulled up with a muscle pull on the relay because she was getting down.

[@divinee.155]

U are one of those who are incapable of self reflection

[@karenmartin2457]

I think she should too

[@supersweetsuzie]

In that case, all athletes would get a break as we just not talk about them

[@denniswilson551]

“I BURN BRIDGES “ very famous quote!

[@NadineKhan-z6x]

Big up Elaine well done I'm praying for your recovery God is good all the time

[@stevereid5615]

Men/women will fall for others to rise. It is just the way of life. We may just see some new stars come alive.

[@jenniferreid9942]

Elaine I am praying that God will grant you strength during this time. In a lot of interview done with Shelly ann she is always thanking God for being healthy. I don't think a lot us track and field lovers realized how important that is. I once heard Usain said that one bad injury can end any ATHELE career and its so sad. Because it takes away your chance to truly pursue your potential. I want to encourage you to thank God for the opportunity that he has given you and what you have achieved. I will continue to pray for you and wishing you all the best, remember if this is not the end God has for you then surrender everything in his Hand and he will bring it to pass. DONT PUT YOUR TRUST IN MAN THEY WILL FAIL.😢

[@stevie586]

I think the reality is Elaine needed a year off in 2018 or 2019. If she had that year off she could have been back and ready to go. It’s like Yohan…they’re working out too hard when they need to be resting and recovering. Also, think Elaine is much faster right now than folks realize…she’s not done. But, when she is done, I would love if she decides to coach.

[@albertmaraj]

I agree that she should’ve just stayed out 2018 and 2019 especially when 2018 was not a championship year, and 2019 was just a world champship year and not an Olympics one Sigh.

[@stevie586]

@@albertmaraj right. Elaine is the absolute best female sprinter, period. She was on fire in 2017 before her injury. Yeah, she got injured…okay, let her heal. I’m upset they rushed her to run again. Although Elaine had an excellent 2021, I don’t like seeing her injured and I’m disappointed she isn’t getting the opportunity to show what’s she’s really made up…she should have won every single championship title since then.

[@altheastewart1193]

God is good

[@altheastewart1193]

E H T just get some good help, rest, and stay out for this year let every think get settled with your health and then move on , I think you need that injury to be healed well look after.

[@stevie586]

@@altheastewart1193 since it is Olympic year she needs to stay on the gas. However, I definitely think she should take a break next year and see if she can get some R&R.

[@normanmattis5191]

Sad to see Elaine missing in so many performances and I am worried that her time is over. I wish that she was able to continue where she left off last season.

[@evertonthomas3883]

I think elaine should just forget about the trials and olympic this year ,and get ready for the world games next year.

[@wainwalsh5260]

So true i agree.

[@nathanburley5528]

Remember Stephen Francis said her biggest problem will be to stay fit.

[@Ronriko1]

that is everyobody's problem so

[@jabaltariq4606]

I love Stephen Francis when he said he will NEVER take her back at MVP

[@Mikedole2914]

@@jabaltariq4606 I would take back any other athlete, but not her!

[@Unrulyforever-uy8ru]

Hope and pray she make it for trails

[@blackroseincsc]

It is clear that the coach who made her career, Francis, is worth every dollar he wanted. Penny wise and pound foolish.

[@graciegrant1887]

agree stick to what you know

[@dominieless5310]

Absolutely. I think she was planning to survive off the little knowledge gain there but has not been able to manage her injuries. Everyone who tries to help her in the right way her husband push them away because of greed. She has lost so much money since then penny wise and pound foolish indeed

[@markfarinha7921]

Her husband destroyed her career. He is selfish and greedy

[@Shot007]

Yeh because with that coach she would not get injured 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@dominieless5310]

@user-kr2rw1ck4e Cut her earning power too and keeps on getting worst.

[@allaboutsprinting]

Lifting her off the track is to prevent the application of pressure to whatever the injury is. It doesn’t necessarily mean that she can’t walk

[@jenniferdrummond7815]

Ñ

[@Simsdee]

Exactly and also to avoid liability.

[@geeroy8880]

Nice acting job....show zero sign of discomfort during the entire race!!

[@Simsdee]

@@dwayneoneil689 yep...as is normal.with many athletes.

[@karenmartin2457]

@@dwayneoneil689do now everyone becomes god and psychological experts now you all know it was mental problems blah blah

[@TenjaMack]

Elaine my dear take the time to heal. Forget about the Olympics!! Go for the records, retire and do your modelling, then start your family!! Focus on your family and your GOD. PRAYERS FOR YOU MY DEAR ELAINE ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@michellegill1278]

ETH needs a miracle that only Almighty God can provide.

[@divinee.155]

Humility

[@marcellemcdonald7762]

​@@divinee.155 *BEST COMMENT EVER* and it's true for most athletes...

[@AllInTheGame01]

Elaine will be 32 in a couple of wks, she's had so many injuries in her career that seem to be catching up with her unfortunately. Someone like Lanae-Tava Thomas who was probably trying to only make the 200m Team might think it's probably now worth trying to make the 100m Team as well!

[@Posting7]

I think this is what’s happening. People crucifying Elaine for leaving MVP as if they are sure she would not have these issues right now if she was still with Frano. She struggled with injuries under Frano and missed lots of time from the track. I think she is just getting older. Only if Jamaicans could actually offer support and encouragement instead of tearing down the woman. I hope God raise her up one more time to silence the doubters, as if they would have done much better if they were in her shoes.

[@joegrinefine]

@@Posting7You’re totally off mark…..She had issues,yes…..But she was part of a camp that not only brought her successes but had in-depth knowledge of her body and injury history,and were able to manage her injuries accordingly…..If it ain’t broken,why try fix it….This is squarely on her…….Wish her all the best nonetheless. Now,it isn’t only physical but psychological as well…..

[@Posting7]

@@joegrinefine The business of MVP isn't just about manging her history. She has to work with the entire team and relationships disintegrated. I'm not off track at all, I know coach Francis resume. I give him credit where it's due but he is not a miracle worker. Is clear the injury is now chronic and getting worse with age. That's why I said she could have been struggling even if she was still at MVP

[@joegrinefine]

@@Posting7 Again….You are off track…..🤣🤣🤣 I never alluded to anything else of which I’m very well aware…..What is being underscored again,is the fact that due to the peculiarity of her career and injury history,it was prudent to stick with the tested and proven,instead of jumping from pillar to post…..Especially at this juncture in her career…..Particular injuries can either be recurrent and/or have spin-offs….Despite having an injury-plagued career,she was being managed and nursed accordingly to perform at an elite level when it mattered most -FACT‼️ Since she has left MVP,she has done nothing but spiral downward with no end in sight- FACT‼️ As someone with a track & field background,what she did,wasnt prudent in the circumstances.Plain and simple‼️

[@woodism203]

​​​@@joegrinefineMr sir, is it true dat that your messiah and savior (franni), can run 10.54, raise the dead, turn wata into wine, walk on wata, and do all kinds of foolery/fantastical imaginings??? 🤫 *Listen how yu sound*

[@beverleymchugh5932]

Aah Elaine. Prayers are up.

[@g.a.d6988]

Pain mi fi see my baby like this

[@shernettclarke4049]

Mi cry😢😢

[@naturallyfocus5330]

All in God's hands, every althete journey is different. I pray that her ruff season will pass.

[@Present4]

She doesnt look anywhere near race ready. Sit this one out Elaine. You have nothing left to prove

[@vernacomrie5991]

She wants to be History Maker.

[@TBrl8]

I don’t think Elaine will ever get back to where she was.

[@EdumbeLawrence-fm3rq]

Am not worried about shelly and jacko they will be ready and produce ,Elaine am falling apart for,but it's olympics year so if she can walk you better believe she will be at trials,lyston I honestly don't think anybody with knowledge would expect her to continue on her injured leg rest and heal

[@sportsnumber1567]

Some of us spoke against her leaving MVP when it happened and folks thought we were hating. Last year before the trials I even said she should go to Steven Francis to condition her ahead of Budapest.

[@sofiesop1rey2]

Did you watch the interview with both of them during that time ? They both say they don’t want to work with each other anymore ever!

[@speakthetruth5308]

Her husband is too greedy. First she dropped Franno over money,then she left Shenika Osbourne over money too.

[@Facts-and-reality1603]

Serves her right. Ungrateful

[@agro-valleyfarm7217]

Can't ETH think for herself or they both have the same mindset.

[@dominieless5310]

The husband automatically became her manager and started making all the wrong decisions for her and her career started spiraling down hill. So unfortunate

[@sofiesop1rey2]

You people realize Team Jamaica not looking good for Olympic ; USA planning to whip Jamaica ass ; Frano can’t turn water into wine; he himself talk about that injury she was also injured last Olympic because of COVID she was able to recover; leave the past mvp, husband all that crap just cheer her on all that is happening is also mental please she got feelings put yourself in her shoe, we don’t know what transpired at MVP as well as we don’t know what’s going on in her house

[@astongordon914]

What you pay for is what you get. Greedy

[@shuntaimusic]

The human body is unpredictable, that level of training and performance is extremely demanding and overtime breaks down so that it can rebuild , everything is all about timing. When it's your time it's your time. Elaine has given us her all and for that we are grateful and offer prayers for her speedy recovery whether it is for this year or sometime in the future.

[@sharonmoliere8835]

Elaine you are a champion , you are Bless The good LARD will your help block out the world and trust the Greatest Doctor Jesus Jesus

[@angelboy7910]

Amen and amen

[@fitzroyjackson4294]

She is dealing with injury problems for a while the most important thing for her is to take care of her health

[@allaboutsprinting]

The fact is this is Walcott first time managing Elaine. It’s interesting last year the coach had a few months to only do speed work with her. But let’s see what happens

[@Thesprints876]

I don't like that question from Ricardo where he was asking why is Elaine running vs why Shelly is not running and it's the same coach. That question could be interpreted that Recordo is saying something is at play, sounds like he almost wants to say it looks like sabotage and that definitely doesn't sound good coming Ricardo.

[@rosh5073]

Right! They have different management teams, different sponsors and they are two different persons!

[@kemzbas]

Or maybe since he identified that Shelly listened to the coach’s advice that maybe Elaine is not listening 🤷🏾‍♀️ it’s fishy. Something is up! It’s so sad 😞

[@rosh5073]

@@kemzbas What’s fishy was her going to Walcott in the first place. Most of y’all claim her and Shelly are at odds, so why did she decide to go where she’s at odds with someone?

[@xaymacaxaymaca]

​@rosh5073 She obviously chose her management team and husband over the coach's advice. Her husband is obsessed with money and it has ruined her career. I'm sure Walcott told her not to run!!!!!

[@stevie586]

@@kemzbasoh, come on, people…you all need to stop making these things up. The coach tells the athlete when they will or will not run…period. Not Elaine nor any other signed athlete makes those decisions…it is entirely the coach and staff, or the sponsors that require certain events be run. Let’s not make this so complicated or be unfair…Elaine does what her coach says. Even Franno said his FAVORITE kind of athlete is Elaine, because SHE DOES WHAT HER COACH TELLS HER. Franno very specifically said this about her and her being her favorite there. I think what is up and what is fishy is I believe Elaine is faking again. First of all, she usually opens around 11.2 anyhow, and that 11.3 in cold weather seemed faster than 11.2 in performance. She got out good, and slowed down before the drive. This time, she got out good, drove good, and didn’t transition into the third phase. At one point, I thought she was gonna propel forward and win the race. She turned off her jets, and she even closed her fists at one point (Elaine runs with open hands), which tells me she let go. This 11.4 into a massive headwind was damn near 11 flat in reality anyhow, if not even better than that. Elaine now looks fine to me…the only thing she didn’t do here is hit her final gear….she’s still got the gear.

[@enriqueali]

Everyone knows that she's the true (unofficial) women's 100m WR holder anyway, with her blistering 10.54 time back in 2021

[@hopelyn9334]

Elaine my darling... 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@debonpanton3366]

Leave di man wife alone. Ha ha ha haaaaaaa. I love her too but am saddened by some of the decisions that she has either made on her own, or has been influenced to make.

[@ann-mariebrown4003]

It's so sad and unfortunate for Elaine as she was getting back to herself based on having a coach as Ms Sheneke Osborne who it seemed to have been handling her injuries to be the best her ability. Instead of staying focused on the Olympics with the right coach and not allow money to be the main focal point. Thanks for opening up this forum. I sincerely wish our champion Elaine T all the best. God be with you! You're in our prayers. Finish " Strong".You're loved and appreciated.

[@sonianichols6900]

I hanging on To hope for Elaine and Shelly Ann 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@torianobess9012]

Shelly good to go

[@Ronriko1]

@@torianobess9012 how so?

[@torianobess9012]

@@Ronriko1 you will see when she hits the track

[@bluewave33]

Elaine need to loose the Herah for her to go into the next era of her career

[@kpat3052]

So you are suggesting her to divorce her husband to advance her career?

[@sameenergy9414]

Damn

[@bluewave33]

@@kpat3052 not at all, just leave him out of her career. he has proven himself unworthy to manage her career

[@hyacinthfulton2190]

❤❤❤I Love U Elaine Wish You A Speedy Recovery God Have your Back❤

[@gambitvisualizations8749]

Honestly this race convinced me that the Old Elaine is still there behind the injury...For the first 40 meters I was starting to see her start to unwrap the top on speed but it just did not happen...As I always say only Elaine has the top end speed to beat Sha Carri.

[@jabaltariq4606]

Even though you saw Julien Alfred beat Sha'carri and she ran 10.78 this year you still believe that only Elaine could beat Sha'carri?

[@kpat3052]

2021 Elaine vs 2023/2024 Shacarri, yes. Not 2024 Elaine.

[@karenmartin2457]

Elaine is not the only one who has the top end speed to beat shacari. Shacari has been beaten by many other athletes before

[@kpat3052]

@karenmartin2457 having top end speed faster than Shacarri and beating her are 2 totally different things. She looses when she gets a poor start. Her top end is relatively unmatched. 2023 Shericka and 2023 TaLou could hang. Very few have her speed.

[@suzetteheaven773]

These athletes are human. For three years of major championships with no break this will take a toll on their body. Elaine did mention that competing at the Olympic in 2021 did help as it gives her more time to heal and put in more training. This year no break from major championships.

[@tanishkaforbes9958]

Elaine has to compete because of the contract that she signed. I am convinced, there are a number of appearances she has to do to satisfy that agreement. In terms of her injury...Franno said, every Athlete has injuries, it's how you manage it. Elaine should have stayed with Franno and pay what they asked.

[@sbtl1746]

Even Franno had to push her to listen to him regarding getting her injuries healed up. I don't know her well, but lately I feel like she's just very stubborn. Money issues and stubborness may not always be a good mix. Probably out for this Olympics. Shelley Ann ran too many hard core races last year...so many under 10.9 is like a race horse.

[@donovanthompson6825]

She and her team made a decision to leave a championship coach who knew how to manage her injury and get her to peak for the Olympics so they got to live with it wrong or right

[@sandraforeman3070]

People leave their jobs all the time

[@sofiesop1rey2]

@@sandraforeman3070Exactly!!!! It’s been 3 years they still won’t let it go

[@sherwood9917]

Leighton, the thing with Elaine is that it's impossible to have an objective discussion of her performance/fitness, without her "fans" labelling you a hater. They think that anything, other than outright praise, is insulting. However, you are a sports journalist, who is paid to render an opinion; you should always call things the way you see it.

[@Oneil-TV]

I hope that Im wrong too Leighton, but its a tough ask for her to be at trials with an injury. We have also been an ungrateful fanbase!

[@sofiesop1rey2]

Ungrateful is not the word!!! SMH I have never seen USA fan base talk about their athletes like the Jamaican do their athletes sad

[@PC-zg3eo]

Time to wrap it up. Health is more important than fame and money. All these injuries add up.

[@TheGenXway]

Laaad have mercy, I felt something like that before. For me healing was four weeks minimum. And Paris is coming up. But we all know Elaine is known to drop surprise performances.

[@michaelt2980]

The End. Thanks for your service

[@davidxxxesp1]

for me she's the greatest female sprinter getting that close to flo jos WR was incredible ,we all know its in her thats why were so disapointed to hear this news

[@cammie83]

Its diffiicult to blame Walcott because he never sends out a athlete that isn't sound. I think last year Kerricka Hill performed at stadium and was carried off didn't see her for the rest of the season. Sandrey Davidson was also resting when he had niggles. Shelly does not compete if there is a injury worry either. So he has a proven record of resting his athletes until they are fit enough to compete. Also, we see people in his camp improving. So its not fair to say its his fault. The question is if Elaine yet again isn’t listening and is running for the appearance fees. Penny wise and pound foolish, tired of her and her foolishness honestly.

[@michellemalla4365]

Elaine gave away sure for unsure

[@gideonmushure9446]

I will only be truly concerned about Elaine's injuries if she fails to make the team.. last Olympics she was injured but went on to win in an Olympic record so I'm not yet worried about Elaine

[@sofiesop1rey2]

EXACTLY!!! People so caught up bashing her they all forget she was in boots last Olympic and wasn’t able to really train because of COVID she was able to rest get off the foot

[@donnacochrane20]

I hope she will be ok for the trial💕her too

[@Surveil101]

Rather than speculate, why don’t you go directly to her and ask her?

[@sofiesop1rey2]

😂 so agree lol

[@latoyaLatoya7096]

Thank you Ricardo for hitting the nail on the head with that question. I'm not sure what he's doing with Elaine 😢

[@rosh5073]

Many of you were happy when it was announced she’ll be coached by Walcott. Now that she’s injured, all of a sudden it’s sabotage because Shelly hasn’t opened her season yet. Y’all didn’t find it fishy when Elaine decided to be coached by Shelly’s coach in the first place? 🤔

[@xaymacaxaymaca]

Elaine and her husband decided to ignore the coach's advice. That is not the coach's fault. Her husband seems to overrule everyone else. It's sad but she kept making appearances for financial reasons. Blame him and not the caoch.

[@tracklifeinternational7377]

It crossed my mind today.

[@GraceandFavour2024]

​@xaymacaxaymaca please stop making these things up, this is not true...clearly you hate her husband but stop with the lies. Franno did say Elaine was the easiest person to coach so stop lying...why would she be running against the coach's advise? Did Walcott tell you that 🤔

[@sofiesop1rey2]

@@GraceandFavour2024 people just love chat!! Them watch interview with Franno but they didn’t hear one thing that man say; he say Elaine was the easiest athlete to train because she listen and take instructions well; people a chat like them live inna di people them house sit round their table; nothing but all hearsay; I hope she’s reading these comments; this mess can be mental; wait God turn this around they all be jumping with bragging rights

[@karenmartin2457]

Juliet was looking good in that Olympics

[@faru6856]

Welcome back Leighton! I was wondering where you were all this time

[@HiloryMclaughlin]

Dont listen to them elane do your thing social media will kill u wish u all the best want to see u paris

[@hotbiz123]

Walcott does not seams to be making a difference with Elaine! That Lady Coach from MVP have done much better with her, because she was doing better within weeks untill the bust up! We haven't seen any improvement with Elaine through Walcott???

[@casminwilliams4145]

I wish you the best Elaine I pray ur husband don't come to finish ur career cause from he comes into ur life things is just going down hill for you plz protect urself and ur legacy. I hope that you could go back to Ms Osborne. She is great for you plz look into letting her guide you for the rest of your career

[@blanchmurray5477]

guys that Lance and Leighten thing was funny

[@BarnabasCollins2]

That Maria question at the end had Lance in a spot of bother like a Sunil Narine wrong un..😁😁😁

[@EricDawson-qc6ui]

I think it would be a surprise for SAFP to pop out of the box and defeat the likes of Sha'Carri or Alfred; who I wonder about is Sherricka Jackson. She may be just holding back, but let us see how she progresses.

[@kpat3052]

I hope SAFP medals but I doubt she wins. Shericka will be ready but she definitely isn’t where she was last year. I really don’t like talking about weight but she is heavier. I believe in her though!

[@michellemalla4365]

Jacko is not holding back, she is having a slow start to her season, just have to pray she peak in time

[@EricDawson-qc6ui]

@@kpat3052 Yes, I noticed that as well. Not the appearance of fitness seen before. Look forward to new talents and seeing if the old holds on.

[@fancatav]

she will create a family and in 2 years time she may try come back.

[@waynejudgementdembclaat1626]

Sports Max, I hate the idea that you people tend to be very unprofessional about Elaine. As real professionals, why didn’t you people set the record straight so that people could take their filthy opinion off the Herah’s family. You all know how self-centred Mr. Steven Francis is and do not wish to call him out. Imagine, Elaine’s contract was up and as a result she was getting a bigger deal with Puma, therefore Steven Francis knows that due to contractual agreement that he had with Nike, he would not be eligible to coach her. This man has gone unto the media to say that she was ungrateful and no matter what he would not take her back. As for Shericka Jackson, people tend to be having the wrong idea when she speaks of her coach. Many seem to think that it is him Steven and not realizing that Jackson coach is actually Mr. Paul Francis. As far as I see things,Steven Francis wanted her to stay at Nike because he had sign as a Nike coach. He knows that he could not train her otherwise he maybe subjected to a lawsuit. All that man needed to do was to talk the truth. There are so many athletes who left MVP and it’s was not a problem. Many of them are hypocrites too as they fail to speak up and allow the rest of the world to know the truth.

[@Jamcan4484]

And many people are not gonna comment on this because they don't like this narrative but the one where Stephen is lifted to Godly/kingly status and Elaine is seen as the little ungrateful idiot who is all about money. I don't know if this narrative is true but it makes sense. If it is true Elaine herself could have possibly spoken on the matter.

[@cammie83]

But it's gone past Stephen Francis now. Every decision that she has made since she left has been poor and centred around how much money she can make or save. Other athletes have left his camp and can still compete. It is illogical to have the level of injuries that you do and then move to a unprofessional coaching set up. You then get a coach who had you at the best that we've seen in years and you left for money again. You're now with a coach who has a solid reputation of building athletes and allowing them to rest when they have injuries. Why are you the odd one out? Based on what has been seen before, it's money. She wants the appearance fee and at that cost she's hurt herself again. What's happened is that the years she spent not managing her injuries are coming back to bite her. Also, you can be upset with Francis but he seems to be the only person capable of managing her injuries so you can't take that away. He might be self centred but so is she and her team.

[@sofiesop1rey2]

People talking about money grabbing please if it was most of us we would grabbing the bag too!! And don’t say not all; money change people!

[@cammie83]

@@sofiesop1rey2 the difference is that when normal people change a job for more money we are training one office chair for another. We aren't making our money of pushing our bodies in sport everyday. Track and fields athletes have a short shelf life to begin with so you have to find a balance otherwise you won't make money and you can end up with serious life altering injuries. She needs to learn how to care for her body

[@sofiesop1rey2]

@@cammie83 so agree, balance is key; but I know some folks would do the same why judge ; judging part is what I don’t like

[@levimille]

She’s going to be good just need some rest

[@dawnetteclarke8223]

So sad I was always a Shelley fan but I respect ETH talent she should have stayed with Franno

[@edsmith4821]

I feel as one door closes another will open At the trials there will be a fight for her space . The youngsters need to step up and create a new dynasty. Ah fi u time now .

[@thierryhenry4690]

Stephen is a genius Elaine thought they could have done it without him, it’s not easy to replicate what franno has done, she’s going to be the next Melanie

[@shanesejohnson2705]

Elaine is probably running because she has to. She signed a couple new brand deals and with her struggles with injury over the last few years, she's probably just trying to get her appearance fees and maintain her contracts. It's hard to watch her struggle like this but at the end of the day she also has to think about life outside of track.

[@jahlion9488]

She'll be aight

[@karenmartin2457]

Right

[@neilbyrd3998]

She can't make the team. Last year she was much better. But let's stop fooling yourselves now let's hope the other ladies especially the younger ones, step up and do us proud 👏🏿.

[@clarencenelson7717]

Once Elaine jumped the MVP's ship and deserted Stephen Francis, she sank in the rapids below and never recovered. Sad though it is, she will not make the cut for Paris Olympics and is unlikely to hit the top of her supreme glory days again. She remains the fastest woman sprinter not withstanding Fo Jo's wind gauge error of 10.49 s.

[@cherrygordon1844]

You are all hypocrites bcz a call to her coach or management tèam to get the truth. As journalists you all just speculate n talk crop. Recall that in 2021 after trials Elaine did an interview saying that a month b4 she could hardly stand up but she went on to break the Olympic record. But uunuh a follow poison mouth Maverick. Be professional

[@davidbrown9107]

Elaine husband is still in the background making decision he is going to ruin her

[@Ronriko1]

Why should he?

[@Ronriko1]

Elaine, you have done no woman in Jamaica has done, win back to back Olympic old in 100 & 200. That is an accomplishment itself so time to retire and enjoy other chapters of life - family, other interests etc. Life is too short

[@jenniferdrummond7815]

I jùst cant see what coach Francis has to do with what Is happening to Elaine. Òther athletes have been getting injuries. Why is everyone so hard on Eĺaine? Shè has been working with these injuries. Why one comment gone as far as to disrespect her and her husband by calling them greedy. 🎉

[@marmackk]

Because Coach Francis knew best how to manage her injuries.He had a system in place to help her through her injuries which her husband and obviously her new coach are not managing well do

[@lloydgeorge8799]

She looks as if her challenge is over at 31 with the injury she has.

[@enahenderson8983]

That husband mash up her career

[@brandtifoot8470]

Agree @enahenderson but she made that choice. 😮

[@Page1travelfitness]

I wish her the best, but like I said if the record isn’t broken why fix it, her career is in shambles ever since she left mvp ! Our relay team is in big trouble! Even if she tun up at trials I don’t see her making that team!

[@charmaine2k]

IDK Osborne had her for even. Shorter time and was able to manage her better IMO

[@lurlenemax8628]

10.54 correction

[@susettebookal7502]

We have to face the reality that we're not gonna have a great Olympics

[@deanlewis8039]

Juliet Cuthbert lost the race and then her ear ring smh...that must have being a tough year for her

[@edsmith4821]

Sad to say that ETH was finished from she left MVP .Her form was so bad that she has struggled to regain anywhere near where she was that she may never attain the heights she reached

[@divinee.155]

I think even shelly wont be ready. Sloley is the secret weapon and tia will make the team and ROHAN Watson as well. Slowlywill run 10.7 Olympics if it keep

[@karenmartin2457]

I think Shelly will make it

[@karenmartin2457]

I think Shelly will be ready

[@elpediorobinson8681]

Given the success Miss. Osborne had with Elaine, without the intervention of a medical specialist, I recommend that she enlist her help. I am sure Mr. Walcot would not be averse to an arrangement that allows for Miss. Osbourn's effective intervention.

[@vernacomrie5991]

It's not going to happen.

[@elpediorobinson8681]

@@vernacomrie5991 Sad.

[@jonepic8100]

Kudos to getting Steven Francis interview n future he has 3 forgotten ladies who could shatter @trials expectations . huh!

[@debonpanton3366]

She needs back either Shanikie Osbourne or Franno. Bottom line. Whoever do not like this keep on burying your heads in the sand. Franno told us that she will break down easily. It started when she left MVP but for me the bigger blunder was getting rid of Shanikie. I still want the best for her and I still want her to do well. But at this stage it looks very 'iffy'.

[@dewayanejohnson1620]

ETH is too ungrateful that Y repercussions is reach her

[@Ronriko1]

ungrateful, how?

[@truefaithreal1033]

I think ETH is trying to prove us wrong, so she's trying too hard. I honestly think she'll call it for the season.😢😢😢

[@HMcdon]

The performances will not be world-class this year.

[@hyacinthfulton2190]

Sometimes Better U Stay Alone Because Some Man is Jealous of Your Achievements

[@killer69jah]

No dissing, but I think her body is telling her something she is not listening to

[@marshamason6556]

All will be well.GOD is bigger than jA

[@dewdew9351]

Paris surprised going to be “SLOLEY” Believe ‼️

[@kpat3052]

I had to look her up. Never heard of her. I think you are reaching. PB 10.99. Really? Against Shericka, Shacarri, Julien, Dina, Melissa, Gabby, and so on. That wouldn’t even get her out of rounds.

[@alvinmcleod7817]

She need to take the break make a family even one child take the rest far this season and come back

[@kpat3052]

Oh stop with that BS. She will have a baby if and when she wants. Stop reducing her to a uterus. This is not the 1950s.

[@mcsappinstaller4460]

Elaine be careful when you said you burn bridges you could burn it all down

[@Glorious_7028]

As a defending champion doesn't that leads to an automatic qualification in the Olympics?

[@BhayekaTshazi]

That's what I was thinking it should Because I'm from South Africa and we don't really have national championships for Olympics-- they pick players based of off performances from the last year's world championships and this year's diamond league performances but yeah for Olympics you should qualify on your own

[@garthsherwood8102]

No, only the WC allows the defending champion an automatic qualification

[@Glorious_7028]

@@garthsherwood8102 Okay 👍

[@karenmartin2457]

No it doesn’t offer automatic qualification

[@orvillebrown7235]

Medical exemption if she has any chance of recovery for Paris?

[@kafklatsch3198]

Shelly anne is older.... no one, not even the greatest ever, can outrun Father Time... there is a point of demarcation... on the other side of it???!!!??? ... well... roy jones junior, for example...greatest ever... until one day.....

[@yaseenreid5123]

She is going through physical and mental issue. So we shouldn't be hard n her.

[@BLKB77]

She can go home to hubby who brought a brilliant career to a failing halt.

[@Ronriko1]

I see family as more important than career. And her career as you said has been brilliant.

[@Jamcan4484]

​@@Ronriko1exactly..... he speaks as if there would be something wrong going home to her hubby. She has achieved a lot..... if her career has now ended no big deal .

[@karenmartin2457]

@@Jamcan4484right

[@lurlenemax8628]

What Elaine going through is not a physical situation but a spiritual. Tenember she left the coach eith all the techniques, the top ends and with her husband coaching her she did produce and the other coaches cannot help her its a spiritual. From she left her coach she bever won another race. If I cant get some of your money, I put ypu whete you were to tim 9.54, so you will stop making money too. Tesf between the lines.