Jamaican · Kingston, Jamaica · Born 16 March 2001Jamaican sprinter who emerged as one of the world's fastest men in the 100m, reaching the 2024 Olympic final with a personal best of 9.77 seconds.
Kishane Thompson is a Jamaican sprinter who emerged as one of the fastest 100m runners in history in 2024, posting times that rank him among the all-time greats. His rapid development and exceptional speed have raised expectations for Jamaica's next generation of sprint greatness. Thompson's performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics demonstrated he is ready to dominate world sprinting.
Famous For
100m sprinting, personal best 9.77 seconds
Playing Style
How They Played
Explosive start with strong finishing speed
Legacy
Lasting Impact
Emerging Jamaican sprinter with world-leading times
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Olympic Silver Medal 100m (2024)
- Jamaican National 100m Champion (2023)
Career Journey
Timeline
2019
📌 Professional athletics debut
2022
🎯 Broke 10-second barrier in 100m
2023
🎯 Won national 100m title
2023
🏆 Won Jamaican national 100m title
2024
🎯 Ran 9.77s personal best at Jamaica trials
2024
📌 Competed at Paris Olympics 100m
2024
📌 Competed at Paris Olympics 100m final
2024
🏆 Won Olympic silver medal in 100m
Jamaican Athletes