In the realm of track and field, Marcell Jacobs is a household name. During his debut Olympic competition in 2020, he won two gold medals in the 100-meter and 4×100-meter relays. He won the 2022 global title in the 60-meter dash and the 2022 European title in the 100-meter dash, making him a track and field superstar. The athlete has had a rough season overall, missing many major competitions and finishing seventh most recently at the Meeting de Paris at Stade Charléty. The sportsman has received a barrage of criticism as a consequence, but he has spoken up about his struggles on social media.

In a lengthy message accompanying a recent Instagram image, Marcell Jacobs opened up to his millions of fans about the challenges he’s been enduring as of late. However, when the picture quickly went viral, a flood of individuals from the track and field community rushed into the comments to encourage the athlete.

Burning passion battling ice-cold criticism

Marcell Jacobs has been pushing back his feelings as he searches for the right words to describe the difficulties he is experiencing. Jacobs’ “physical problem” prevented the season from getting off to the start he had hoped for. The “adrenaline” of seeing his followers roar for him at events he still attended helped him feel more confident and prepared for his return. Despite giving it his all, Jacobs said his “legs didn’t support that effort” in the events. He attempted to wake up and rehearse more so that he could perform for his devoted followers, but storm clouds rolled in in the form of “criticism,” “attacks,” and “mockery” that were too severe.

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In his Instagram post, track and field star Jacobs revealed how “complicated the life of a professional athlete can be.” And he said, “In an instant all the achievements seemed to be worthless.” The only thing he wants in these trying times is to be “supported” by everybody, whose opinions he values. Jacobs says he has to be “born again, overcoming the obstacles life is throwing” in order to go forward with his life. In addition, he is certain that he will “succeed” and will not be deterred by any criticism.

The track and field community responded to the Italian runner’s lengthy Instagram message with an outpouring of love and encouragement, making the post go viral.

The track and field world in support of the athlete

Seeing their favorite runner upset is not something Marcell Jacobs’ 1.1 million Instagram followers would be able to take. His followers immediately flocked to the post’s comments.

Filled with hope, this fan says, “People can only criticize! I know you’ll come back to give your best.” This fan suggested the runner act the way he feels, as their comment read, “Just let it go! Those who make such comments are low-level people who have never lifted their a**es off the couch !”

There were a lot of heartfelt comments; one comment read, “Come on Marcell! You are great no matter what. You brought Italy where it had never been!” With hoping for a huge comeback from the athlete, this user commented, saying, “Long jumpers are built DIFFERENT. You will get back and better than ever before.”

There is criticism, to be sure, but the Italian runner’s legion of devoted followers understands just how to keep the former world champion motivated.

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