Kishane Thompson could feel himself tightening up as the men’s athletics 100m final drew to a close at Stade de France on Sunday, 4 August. Noah Lyles won the first Olympic gold of his career by taking the 100m crown over Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson.
“I didn’t trust myself enough and my speed to bring me through the line,” the Jamaican sprinter told reporters about his silver-medal effort, clipped by Noah Lyles by a mere 0.005 seconds for gold. “I am disappointed … but I am also glad, I am grateful,” the 23-year-old Thompson said.
The new Olympic silver medallist said he’s taking his runner-up performance on the Olympic stage as a learning experience: “I made it here. And to give off one of my best performances, if not my best, I’m really grateful for it,” he said.
“I made a mistake. I know my mistakes now. I’m just going to keep on working and doing the best that I can.”
