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Rio Olympic Games sprint hero Elaine Thompson is super excited about this weekend’s (April 22 and 23) IAAF World Relays #Bahamas2017.
Thompson, who won the sprint double in Rio last summer, said, “I am really looking forward to it.”
“It’s my first world relays team, third time selected, but the first time going, so I am really super excited.”
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Veronica Campbell-Brown, who both carried the baton for years with distinction, will not be in Bahamas.
This means a lot now is left up to Jamaica’s newest sprint queen to lead the charge.
Thompson said “they were my role models and for me to be a trendsetter, to follow in their footsteps and help take the gold medal to Jamaica.”
Thompson will only run the 4x200m in Bahamas.
Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004.
Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.
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