When a conversation about the greatest female track and field stars takes place, Elaine Thompson-Herah’s name is bound to pop up. And why wouldn’t it? She’s the Olympic record holder in the 100m, blowing past the competition in Tokyo with a blistering 10.61 seconds. Plus, she’s got a total of six Olympic medals hanging around her neck—five of them pure gold. So, when sprint legend Michael Johnson declared her and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce as the two greatest female athletes ever, that claim wasn’t without merit.

But even GOATs hit a rough patch, and for Elaine, it’s been a bumpy road lately. After winning the 100m and 200m “sprint double” at both the Rio and Tokyo Olympics, it was only natural for her to aim for a three-peat in Paris. But her Achilles tendon had other plans. An injury at the New York Grand Prix sidelined her, keeping her out of the Olympics and forcing her to watch the races from back home, her medals up for grabs.

Now, though, Elaine is back in action and looking for a fresh start. Word on the track is that Elaine Thompson-Herah, the double Olympic sprint queen, could be the next big name to walk out, joining a growing list of stars leaving the Reynaldo Walcott-led camp. This all comes after sprinting legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who helped build Elite Performance back in 2016, parted ways with the group for good. Fraser-Pryce had originally split from her long-time coach Stephen Francis’ club MVP to start fresh but officially cut ties with the club in 2019.

Rasheed Broadbell, Olympic bronze medalist and Commonwealth Games champion has already bolted as well. And where’s he heading? Back to MVP Track Club—the very place that gave him his start before he made the switch to Walcott’s program in 2021. Talk about a full-circle moment. As for Thompson-Herah, the reports are heating up that she’s deep in talks with MVP Track Club, too. If she goes through with it, it’ll be another reunion with her old squad, the same crew that shaped her into the sprinting powerhouse she is today

MVP Track Club—short for Maximizing Velocity & Power Track & Field Club—is the brainchild of legendary coach Stephen Francis, the same mastermind behind Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s rise to stardom. Now, Elaine Thompson-Herah, one of Jamaica’s most celebrated sprinters, looks set to rejoin the squad, sparking a wave of excitement among fans.

So, when word got out about her potential return to MVP, fans were thrilled. Many felt she should’ve never left in the first place, and the idea of her training alongside Shericka Jackson has track lovers buzzing with excitement.

What do the fans have to say about Elaine Thompson-Herah leaving Elite Track Club to rejoin MVP?

Below this update, fans had a lot to say! Some were buzzing with excitement, predicting a glorious comeback, while others reminisced about the golden days of Elaine’s MVP era. One fan chimed in, “I feel good about this. I hope she goes there and starts to win again.” And who wouldn’t agree? Elaine Thompson-Herah’s time at MVP was nothing short of legendary. She kicked off her career with the club, racking up Olympic medals. Six to be precise!

Plus, she snagged two World Championship medals, two Commonwealth medals, and a Pan American medal along the way as a member of the Maximizing Velocity & Power Track & Field Club. After battling through injuries, she’s ready for a comeback, and a return to MVP might just be the spark she needs to reignite her winning ways!

Another user mused, “If Elaine, Shelly, and Shericka end up at MVP again, the world is dead.” And honestly, who could blame them for being excited? While this fan is dreaming big, it seems Shelly-Ann might be hanging up her spikes for good, as she said. But just the thought of watching Elaine sprint alongside Shericka Jackson is enough to get anyone hyped! Shericka’s a Jamaican powerhouse and the second-fastest woman ever in the 200m—only behind the legendary Florence Griffith-Joyner! With Elaine set to return to the MVP club, fans can’t help but imagine the storm that could cook up!

One user even remarked, “Should have never left. Glad she’s going back home.” This decision left a lot of fans scratching their heads when Elaine decided to part ways with MVP, especially given the success she found there. But she had mentioned that the training sessions were becoming a bit too intense, with so many athletes pushing each other during practice that it felt more like a chaotic race than a training session. But now, it seems she’s backtracking on those words and gearing up to rejoin the very club that shaped her career.  And there’s more!

Looking at the current roster of MVP athletes, Elaine’s decision to leave looks even more promising. Other than Sherika Jackson, the club also boasts of having Kishane Thompson in their lineup. The athlete ended up with the silver medal at the 100m final in the Paris Olympics after being five-thousandths of a second away from Noah Lyles, who finished first. Thus, her return would mean she would be working with numerous successful athletes. However, not everyone is jumping on the hype train.

One user voiced their skepticism, saying, “Elaine is 32 (33 next year) and injury-prone. What are the expectations? If she fully recovers, can she get back to 10.5 form? I would love her to return to beast mode, but realistically, at her age and with her injury challenges, can she?” Since her stellar Diamond League performance in 2021, where she clocked in at 10.54, Elaine hasn’t quite hit that 10.5 mark again. It’s tough to bounce back after an Achilles injury, which often makes it harder to replicate those prime performances. But returning to the very place where she racked up all those victories could just be the magic she needs.

So, what do you think? Can Elaine Thompson-Herah pull off a comeback for the ages, or is this leap of faith a bit too ambitious? And how do you feel about her decision to leave Elite Performance?