Kishane Thompson: Unfinished Business and a New Mission

Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson is on a mission to redeem himself after agonizingly missing out on the Olympic men’s 100m title at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. While many Jamaican fans believed he was “robbed” of the gold medal, the truth is that American star Noah Lyles executed a flawless race to claim the title. Even Thompson was visibly disappointed with his performance, knowing he failed to deliver his most capable race.

Given it was his first major championship, many excused his performance. However, the young sprinter is not one to settle for second place.

Kishane Thompson has made it clear—through posts on his social media—that he is returning with a vengeance. With the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on the horizon, he has his eyes set on settling the score. However, before chasing that elusive world title, he must first secure his spot by competing at the Jamaican national trials.

The young sprinter began his 2025 season dominantly. At the Central Hurdles, Relays, and Field Events Meet at GC Foster College in Spanish Town, he clocked a stunning 6.48 seconds (-2.1m/s) in the 60m, setting a new personal best. This performance shattered his previous outdoor best of 6.67 seconds, recorded in 2022. His MVP Track Club teammates, Nishion Ebanks (6.54) and Rohan Watson (6.61), also registered personal bests. However, Thompson’s performance clearly stated he’s on another level this season.

Thompson later took his talents to the indoor circuit, kicking off his season in Astana, Kazakhstan. After a gruelling **32-hour journey** to the Kazakh capital, Thompson still delivered an impressive victory in the men’s 60m, clocking 6.56 seconds. His relief was evident as he crossed the finish line, knowing he had successfully handled pressure from a strong field. His competition included Canada’s double Olympic gold medallist, Andre De Grasse, who finished sixth in the race. Oman’s Ali Anwar Al Balushi placed second in 6.60, with Japan’s Shuhei Tada rounding out the podium in 6.62.

With his season off to such a strong start, many track and field fans wonder if 2025 will be the year Thompson stamps his name in history. His form suggests he is on track to win his first world title and possibly running times never before seen outside of Usain Bolt’s reign.

Some speculate that Thompson could challenge the elusive 9.60-second barrier—or even break Bolt’s **9.58-second** world record, which has stood since 2009. While such a feat would require extraordinary execution, one thing is certain: this season will not be business as usual for Thompson. After the lessons learned from his rookie year, he is determined to ensure he doesn’t repeat his mistakes.

The 2024 Olympics may have been a learning experience for Thompson. However, 2025 is shaping up to be his breakout year. He is entering this season with a renewed focus, aiming to establish himself as the fastest man on the planet.

Whether he can dethrone Lyles and take his place atop the sprinting world remains to be seen. But, one thing is for sure—this is not just business for Kishane Thompson. It’s hunting season!