Two members of Jamaica’s team to Doha 2019 World Athletics Championships, Elaine Thompson and Tiffany James, are now married women.
Thompson, who won the 100m and 200m at the Rio 2016 Olympics, married Derron Herah on Saturday, 2 November in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
“I have a best friend as a husband, and he is my number one supporter,” Thompson posted on her social media page.
“He’s a family man, and he’s always giving back to God. That is what makes him a beautiful man. We’re not perfect by any means, but that makes us beautiful as well. We’re not afraid to say we’re not perfect. We have our disagreements, but that comes along with marriage. Nov 2 .19?” her post ended.
In Rio 2016, Thompson became the second woman behind American Florence Griffith Joyner, who took the sprint double in Seoul 1988, to achieve the sprint double feat.
Thompson’s times, 10.70, a joint Jamaican record with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, is the 4th fastest of all-time while the 21.66 is the fifth-best 200m.
At the Doha 2019 World Championships, Thompson finished fourth in the women’s 100m. She pulled out of the 200m semi-finals with a recurring Achilles problem.
The 27-year-old sprinter husband, Herah, is a former St. Jago athlete. Herah also attended Southwest Christian Junior College and Texas Tech University.
The former 400m hurdler, 37 years old, has a personal best of 51.01s.
However, while Thompson is yet to share a photo of her wedding, Jamaican quarter-miler James did on Saturday (2 November).
James who helped Jamaica two medals, bronze in the women’s 4x400m and silver in the mixed relay, married to Jamari Rose.
Rose represented Jamaica at the London 2017 World Athletics Championships.
“There is not a doubt in my mind that we were made for each other,” posted James on her social media page.
“I am thankful that five (5) years ago the Lord allowed our paths to cross because you’re so much more than I knew to pray for. I love you, and I’m excited that I get to keep Loving you forever ❤️? @jamari_rose_” her social media message ended saying.
This is no Elaine Thompson where is the tattoo and her hands them smh
suppose I didn’t know what beaus mean? I would think Elaine and Tiffany got married in this progressive world lol… Headlines is everything in Journalism.
Gregory Blake you are so right I open my eyes wide then I read the story and was like
Who ever wrote the headline need to get checked by trying to create something that is so disrespectful to both females, then the story has no substance.
Nadine Hutchinson I didn’t know what they meant ? had to look it up
The article clearly states that both athletes tied the knot with their beaus (French for boyfriends), I didnt get any other meaning…..
Congratulations me track star both u and ur husband, yow me tell them sa next year Olympic you a go take back ur spot,
Thanks Shernette, I saw that.
Ruth Hamilton both got Married to their spouse.
Congratulations Ladies! The headline tho. ??♀️ There was no need for the misleading shock and awe, because we’re vested enough in our athletes and would’ve read further anyway.
Congratulations to both ladies and all the very best in your matrimonial lives?????
Yes, Congratulations are in order, ace Olympic sprinter Elaine Thompson and Tiffany James. Best wishes to you both.
Congratulations ELAINE and TIFFANY.
Congratulations ladies and gents ?
Congratulations ???? and best wishes to both ?????????
Congratulations to both of u wishing all the best that life has to offer.