Elaine Thompson-Herah: Reigning speed queen triumphs in mini-speed contest against Jamaican male sprinters
Elaine Thompson-Herah, the reigning double Olympic champion, kicked off her Olympic year in style by clinching victory in a mini-speed game against two Jamaican male sprinters, Julian Forte and Rasheed Broadbell.
The event took place at the NCB Visa Tap for Gold Launch Paris 2024 campaign, with notable Jamaican dignitaries, past Olympians, and present athletes in attendance. Amidst the esteemed gathering, Thompson-Herah showcased her speed prowess in a popular Lime and Spoon game, flanked by Broadbell and Forte.
Positioned in the middle, Thompson-Herah swiftly outpaced her competitors at the start of the game, securing a comfortable and light-hearted victory. This display once again underscored her competitive spirit and her readiness to excel in any race that tests her speed.
After finishing the 2023 season strongly and regaining her form, the 31-year-old sprinter is poised for a historic 2024 campaign. With aspirations to defend her Olympic sprint titles for the third consecutive time, Thompson-Herah aims to etch her name in history as the first female sprinter to achieve such a remarkable feat.
