“Dipping is not really the key part of a race, honestly. If a person is good as they are, from 0 to 100 meters, if you set yourself apart from the competition, you don’t need to dip. I’m just saying that.” That was Kishane Thompson last week—calm, direct, and maybe, just maybe, sending a coded message toward a certain American sprinter. Track and field analyst Noah Williams thought so. Many others agreed. Was it a subtle jab at Noah Lyles, the reigning Olympic champion known for his explosive finishes and dramatic flair?
Fast forward to July 5. The Prefontaine Classic—the 50th edition—was locked and loaded. Kishane Thompson was on the start list for the men’s 100m. Noah Lyles? Nowhere in sight. Instead, he was prepping for his next showdown in London. But that didn’t stop him from stirring the waters. Just a day before race day, Lyles dropped a behind-the-scenes video on his YouTube channel, showcasing his training grind at his Florida base. Coincidence? Or a well-timed flex? If it was meant to rattle the Jamaican, Thompson responded the best way a sprinter can—on the track.
In a loaded field stacked with former world champions Christian Coleman and Trayvon Bromell, Kishane Thompson didn’t flinch. He exploded out of the blocks and never looked back. First place. Statement made. But he wasn’t done. In the post-race interview, when asked about where he currently sees himself in the sprinting landscape, Thompson leaned in, smiled, and said: “When it’s when I get it, you guys will notice. I’m going to leave it at that. I’m going to leave you guys with that.” A tease. A warning. And a promise. Whatever it was, the message was clear: Kishane Thompson isn’t just here to win races. He’s here to shake the foundation.
Paris 2024 Olympics – Athletics – Men’s 100m Final – Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France – August 04, 2024. Noah Lyles of United States and Kishane Thompson of Jamaica look to the screen for the final score decision. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
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