Ever watched an athlete and thought, ‘Wait a minute, what’s their magic trick?’ Kishane Thompson shows the world that the answer lies in hitting high speeds and doing it with finesse! Since Usain Bolt hung up his spikes, the consistency of gold in the men’s 100 meters has been a tough nut to crack for Jamaican athletes. While the women in track have been sprinting their way into history, the men have found it rather hard to make it to the Olympic podium. But as history shows us, every storm must and will pass… And for Jamaica, a new dawn is breaking.

Because the storm seems to have passed with the rise of Kishane Thompson. Thompson cruising down the track is a sight of great joy for his country. With a jaw-dropping 9.77-second time at the Olympic trials, he has traveled from homeland tracks to Olympic laps. This astonishing feat not only secured his place at the Paris Olympics but also etched his name among the top 10 fastest men in history and solidified his position as the fourth-fastest Jamaican sprinter. With Paris on the way, Thompson shows the world why he is ‘built different!’ But what exactly makes him tick?

What are Kishane Thompson’s height, weight, and age?

Kishane Thompson is on a roller coaster that only seems to go up, my friend! He is a sprinter to keep on your watchlist. Born on July 17, 2001, in Kingston, Jamaica, the birthplace of many sprinting legends, Thompson embodies the island’s rich athletic heritage. Standing tall at 6 feet, 1 inch, and weighing 77 kg (170 lbs), his physique is a unique blend of power and agility that sets him apart on the track. However, it’s not just his physical attributes that set him apart…

At just 22 years old when he qualified for the Olympic trials, Thompson is a young prodigy with the world at his feet, ready to challenge the established order of sprinting. His journey from the junior tracks of Jamaica to the international stage is a testament to his dedication, raw talent, and unwavering support of his community. Yet, the question remains: what propels him to such extraordinary speeds?

What makes Kishane Thompson a great track Star?

Kishane Thompson’s rather accelerated rise to the global stage has brought up many questions. But the one that has been asked the most is: How did Kishane Thompson blow everyone away with his 9.77-second 100m at the Jamaican Olympic trials? “My coach instructed me just to run the first 60 metres, nothing more – after that, shut it down,” Thompson recalled. This strategy put him among the greats alongside Jamaican legends like Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake, and Usain Bolt. What’s more, this remarkable time was achieved in only his second professional race, proof of his natural talent and dedication. And who is the mastermind behind this rising star?

The man behind the ‘Thompson storm’ is none other than coach Stephen Francis! Francis is the man molding and sharpening Thompson’s intensive regimen. His training is packed with custom sprint drills, interval training focused on refining his already electrifying start, and meticulous technique tweaks. These specialized sessions, honed over years of junior-level competitions culminating in national championships, have propelled Thompson from a promising junior athlete to a global contender. A true testament to their successful partnership…

Thompson went on to talk about how this regimen was curated: “Coach and I sat down and talked about how we wanted to approach the season, and I think we did pretty good, having only run one 100m prior to the national trials.” From trials to Paris, Thompson’s meteoric rise is creating a buzz! But the competition is fierce, to say the least. Thompson will be facing the reigning world champion, Noah Lyles, in the tracks. Yet, Thompson’s explosive speed and refined technique make him a standout threat. Fans and viewers alike are waiting to see what the exhilarating Olympic 100m and Thompson will bring to the table!