Kishane Thompson has sent a powerful message to the global sprinting fraternity after blazing to an astonishing 9.75-second victory in the 100m at the Jamaican Championships. The performance not only stunned the crowd but also established Thompson as a frontrunner ahead of the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
The Olympic 100m silver medallist dominated a stacked field, leaving his compatriots Oblique Seville (9.83) and Ackeem Blake (9.88) trailing behind. Thompson’s time was the fastest recorded in the 100m since 2015, underlining the Jamaican’s readiness to ascend to the top of the global sprinting ladder.
This sensational win has injected fresh excitement into the Jamaican sprinting scene, often associated with legends like Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell. Thompson’s performance suggests a new era may be dawning, with the 23-year-old now appearing as the nation’s next great hope on the international stage.
Following his electric win, Thompson took to social media to issue a clear and bold warning to his global rivals, simply stating, “Tokyo, here I come.” It’s a declaration of intent that sets the tone for the buildup to the world championships. The likes of Noah Lyles, Ferdinand Omanyala, Trayvon Bromell, and Akani Simbine are now officially on notice.
Thompson, who made his global debut at the Paris Olympics, came agonisingly close to clinching gold, finishing just five-thousandths of a second behind American star Noah Lyles as both men clocked 9.79 seconds. Reflecting on that experience, Thompson admitted that his lack of experience may have cost him, but vowed not to make the same mistake twice.
With Tokyo fast approaching, Thompson has been sharpening his craft in a packed competition schedule. He began the season with an indoor campaign and gradually built momentum with impressive performances at the Diamond League Meeting in Keqiao, the JAAA WA Championships Preparation #1, and the Racers Grand Prix. His triumph at the Jamaican Championships is the latest in a string of strong showings that have raised his confidence and solidified his position among the elite.
Before the World Championships, Thompson will feature at the Prefontaine Classic on Saturday, July 5, where he will go head-to-head with some of the world’s top sprinters. The lineup includes Trayvon Bromell, Christian Coleman, Bayanda Walaza, Ackeem Blake, Lachlan Kennedy, Zharnel Hughes, and Brandon Hicklin. It promises to be another stern test, but Thompson looks ready for any challenge.
With speed, form, and growing experience on his side, Kishane Thompson has firmly announced himself as the man to beat in 2025.
