Bio
Kishane Thompson hails from Jamaica, a country renowned for its sprinting talent. Growing up, Thompson was inspired by the rich legacy of Jamaican sprinters and developed a passion for track and field at a young age. He showed promise early on, participating in local competitions and steadily rising through the ranks.
During his high school years, Thompson distinguished himself as a talented sprinter, setting records and earning accolades at regional meets. Thompson continued to excel in track and field during his college years, refining his technique and improving his performance under the guidance of experienced coaches.
Kishane Thompson's transition to professional athletics has been marked by notable achievements and a growing reputation as one of Jamaica's promising sprint talents. Competing in both the 100 meters and 200 meters, Thompson has demonstrated exceptional speed and competitive spirit.
Thompson has competed in various national and international events, consistently performing well and earning recognition in the sprinting community.
Tournaments
2022 Jamaica National Championships:
- 100 meters: Bronze Medal with a time of 10.02 seconds
2023 World Athletics Championships (Budapest):
- 100 meters: Reached the semifinals with a personal best of 9.91 seconds
2023 NACAC Championships (Freeport):
- 100 meters: Gold Medal with a time of 10.01 seconds
2024 Jamaica National Championships:
- 100 meters: Gold Medal with a time of 9.87 seconds (personal best)
2024 Paris Olympics:
- 100 meters: Silver Medal with a time of 9.88 seconds
Personal Bests
100 meters:
- Time: 9.87 seconds
- Date: June 15, 2024
- Event: Jamaica National Championships
200 meters:
- Time: 20.33 seconds
- Date: April 8, 2023
- Event: Gibson McCook Relays