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Marcell Jacobs has reflected on the tactical errors he made that made him lose his Olympic 100m crown to Noah Lyles in Paris and revealed how he plans to attack his races as he prepares for next season.
2020 Olympic 100m champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs has opened up about the tactical missteps that cost him the opportunity to defend his crown at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite clocking an impressive time of 9.85 seconds, the Italian sprinter fell short of reclaiming the title he won in Tokyo.
Jacobs, who also competed in the 4x100m relay, left Paris without adding to the two gold medals he secured in Japan three years ago. The Italian relay team narrowly missed a podium finish, placing fourth in the final.
Looking ahead, the 28-year-old is set to compete in the Rome Diamond League classic on Friday night, just a week after a tight race in Silesia, where Fred Kerley edged out Ferdinand Omanyala with a 9.87 finish. Jacobs clocked 9.93 in Silesia, finishing behind Ackeem Blake (9.89) and missing the podium.
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Reflecting on his Olympic performance, Jacobs admitted that he was not fully prepared, both mentally and in terms of his training regime, which impacted his ability to perform at his best.
“It would not be fair to say that I needed more days to be ready for the Olympics, but I definitely needed more consistency needed to race at that level. I admit that I did not have the mindset that my coach was having me to have, so I did not run as expected,” Jacobs told members of the press.
The Italian sprinter acknowledged the mental constraints that hindered his performance and expressed his determination to learn from the experience.
“I was not free from many constraints and ideas. I was not as swift as I wanted. We know that in the space of a few months things can change. I hope I will not have to go from scratch in training. It will be about learning and working hard, so I am sure I will be even better in the next Olympics,” Jacobs added.
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Despite the setbacks, Jacobs believes he is regaining the 9.8-second form that brought him success in Tokyo. As he prepares for upcoming races, he remains focused on improvement while maintaining his love for the sport.
“Of course, when I go on the tracks, I try everything I can to improve. I try to be in shape as I can and show I can run fast.
“ We have a race tomorrow and others before the end of the season. I can try to aim for the 9.80, but I want to mainly have as much fun as I can. I love the sport, and I want to make sure I have fun while challenging my opponents,” Jacobs said.
In an interesting off-track moment, Jacobs was recently spotted dining with Fred Kerley in an Italian restaurant, just days before they are set to race against each other.
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Jacobs explained the amicable dinner, saying, “He knew that Rome is my home, so he asked me about the city’s restaurants for dinner. It was organized.
“We talked about the usual things, as well as his sponsors, future competitions, our opponents, our businesses, and I am the one who paid for the bill.”
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