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2011 World champion Yohan Blake gave insights on his injury problems through the years and his goals for the incoming Olympic year.
World's second fastest man in history, Yohan Blake has opened up on his injury struggles through the years, especially his near career-ending injury sustained in 2014.
Blake became a global sensation and was tipped as the one to break Usain Bolt's legendary records, having clocked 9.69s and 19.26s in the sprint events respectively.
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He was seemingly poised to challenge Bolt’s world records of 9.58s and 19.19s when a series of injuries slowed down his ambitions. The worst of those injuries occurred on a cold evening at the Glasgow Grand Prix in July 2014.
In an interview with Leighton Levy for sportsmax.tv, the London Olympics sprints silver medallist revealed all that led to the injury and his road to recovery.
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17:02 - 23.10.2023
'I have a lot left and can spring some surprises' - Yohan Blake aiming to make fourth Olympics
Yohan Blake opened up on his challenging 2023 season, struggle with injuries through the years, and plans to make his fourth Olympic Games in Paris.
“I remember that race clearly in Glasgow when my muscle was frozen. It was really cool and it popped. When I went to the doctor, the doctor said I suffered from muscle spasms,” he said in reflection, adding that some of his injuries were his own doing.
“You know, one of my biggest letdowns in life is I think I worked too hard and I pushed myself too much. I don't know when it’s time to rest and my body is really upset with me sometimes because I do not know when to rest but don't regret any of what happened. It has made me strong as well and I'm here, I'm still running fast.
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“I can get an injury and do surgery and I'm here still running with aluminium in my leg. I'm trying,” said Blake.
The 33-year-old is aiming to qualify and make the Jamaican team for his fourth Olympics in Paris next year, and he believes it's achievable because he still has a lot to offer.
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“Not everybody can say they have been to four Olympics. I've gone three already, and I'm looking forward to this one being my fourth to be honest, I know I have a lot left with me and I know I can spring some surprises. I am just really focusing on just getting this year to start off on a good level," he said.
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