Kishane Thompson has sent a powerful message to the sprinting world with a blistering performance at the 2025 Prefontaine Classic, taking home the men’s 100m title in a jaw-dropping 9.85 seconds. The 23-year-old Jamaican, already touted as one of the sport’s rising stars, stunned a field of world-class sprinters to claim his biggest win yet on the Diamond League stage.
In a race stacked with elite talent—including American Trayvon Bromell, Kenyan Ferdinand Omanyala, and fellow Jamaican Oblique Seville—it was Thompson who held his nerve and delivered the goods when it mattered most. With a lightning-fast start and a smooth transition into top-end speed, Thompson took control of the race by the 60-meter mark and never looked back. His time of 9.85 seconds not only secured victory but also marked a new personal best, signaling his readiness to compete at the very highest level ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Speaking after the race, Thompson was both humble and confident. “I’ve been working hard all season for this moment,” he said. “I knew coming into Eugene that the competition would be fierce, but I trusted my training, stayed focused, and executed the race plan perfectly.”
Thompson also credited his support team and coach for helping him prepare both mentally and physically for such a major event. “My coach always tells me that the start sets the tone, and I felt like I nailed it today,” he added. “Once I was ahead, I just focused on staying relaxed and letting my speed carry me through.”
This win marks a significant milestone for Thompson, who has steadily risen through the ranks since bursting onto the scene in 2023. Injuries slowed his early development, but he has since returned stronger, displaying exceptional form throughout the 2025 season. With this victory, he has now positioned himself as Jamaica’s leading contender in the men’s 100m going into the Olympics—especially in the absence of a dominant figure like Usain Bolt.
Fans in Eugene witnessed not only a fast race but also the emergence of a potential new sprinting superstar. Thompson’s technical execution, mental composure, and explosive finish had the crowd on its feet. His time of 9.85 places him among the world leaders this season and adds fuel to the conversation around who might stand atop the podium in Paris.
When asked about the pressure of living up to Jamaica’s rich sprinting legacy, Thompson responded with poise. “It’s an honor to wear the colors of Jamaica. The legends before me—like Bolt, Blake, and Powell—have set a high standard. But I’m not here to replace anyone; I’m here to make my own mark.”
With the Olympic trials just around the corner, all eyes will now turn to how Thompson builds on this momentum. If the Prefontaine Classic was any indication, he’s not just a contender—he’s a serious threat.
“I’m not done yet,” Thompson concluded with a smile. “This is just the beginning.”
Indeed, if his performance in Eugene is a sign of things to come, then the world should brace itself for more explosive performances from Jamaica’s newes
t sprint sensation.
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