Jamaican sprint icon Yohan Blake recently shed light in an interview with the podcast 'The Inside Lane': "Jamaica loves winners, and once you don’t win, they don’t support you"
Yohan Blake reflects on challenges
Jamaican sprinting icon Yohan Blake, renowned for his remarkable achievements on his career, will miss the upcoming Paris Olympics, potentially marking the end of his Olympic career at the age of 34.
In a recent interview with the British Athletes podcast "The Inside Lane," Blake opened up about the challenges he faces in his home country and the obstacles that have impacted his journey. "My own country Jamaica doesn’t give me the respect, and I'm happy because other people outside do," Blake said. "They appreciate me more than my own country. I'm crowned elsewhere apart from Jamaica."
Blake discussed the difficulties of the current season, expressing his frustration with the lack of support from his homeland. "This season has been rough. Jamaica loves winners, and once you don’t win, they don’t support you. I don't need their support; I have my own support team," he stated.
Injuries have plagued Blake, hindering his performance and training. "I’ve been battling with a lot of injuries, but I know what I can do; I felt it in training. My back is battering me, and my hamstring. I can't get up and sprint," he shared.
Despite these setbacks, Blake remains optimistic about his future. "I know what I can do. I felt it in training. Probably next season will be even better," he concluded.
Blake, who last year launched Reviere Purified Water, runs the largest boys' home in Jamaica, and secured a brand ambassador deal for Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille, remains focused on his future.
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