We had the pleasure of briefly chatting with Jamaica's Kishane Thompson just two days after he took silver in the men's 100m final at the Paris Olympics. It was the first medal by a Jamaican man in the men's 100m at the Games since Usain Bolt. This is also Thompson's first Olympic Games.
It was a dramatic men's 100m final and ehen the results were finally made official, they showed that Noah Lyles ran 9.784 and Thompson ran 9.789. This was the first Olympic 100m final to be decided by thousandths-of-a-second since Allen Wells and Silvio Leonard both ran 10.25 in Moscow 1980.
HOSTS: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram
GUESTS: Kishane Thompson | @iamkishane_ on Instagram
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Kishane Thompson is a promising Jamaican sprinter known for his exceptional speed and agility in the 100m and 200m events. Emerging as a formidable competitor on the international stage, Thompson has quickly become a name to watch in track and field, showcasing impressive performances at regional and global championships.
Noah Lyles is an American sprinter born on July 18, 1997, known for his exceptional speed and versatility across multiple track events. With personal bests that include a stunning 9.79 seconds in the 100 metres and 19.31 seconds in the 200 metres, Lyles is regarded as one of the top sprinters in the world, earning recognition in both individual and relay competitions.
Usain Bolt is a retired Jamaican sprinter widely regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time. He is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist, holding world records in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4 × 100 meters relay. Bolt is celebrated for his charismatic personality and his lightning-fast performances, which have revolutionized the sport of track and field.
