Stephen Francis reveals unique quality that will make Kishane Thompson unstoppable after clinching Olympic silver

Legendary Jamaican coach Stephen Francis believes rising sprint star Kishane Thompson possesses a key attribute that could make him an unstoppable force on the track in the coming years.

The race ended with Lyles clocking a personal best of 9.79 seconds, with Thompson just behind at the same time, 9.79 seconds, and Fred Kerley securing bronze in 9.81 seconds. believes rising sprint star Kishane Thompson possesses a key attribute that could make him an unstoppable force on the track in the coming years.

Known for his powerful mid-race drive, especially between 60 and 80 meters, Thompson found himself outside his usual rhythm, running the entire 100 meters at maximum effort.

Though his powerful mid-race acceleration carried him to silver, Francis believes a slower-than-ideal reaction time out of the blocks ultimately hindered Thompson’s chances at gold.

Following a breakout season capped by an Olympic silver medal in the men’s 100 meters at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Francis has high hopes for Thompson, whom many now view as Jamaica’s next sprint sensation.

In a thrilling Olympic final, Thompson narrowly missed the gold, finishing milliseconds behind Noah Lyles.

Francis, who has coached several elite Jamaican athletes to world success, acknowledged the need for Thompson to sharpen his start but praised the runner’s adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement.