Jamaican Olympic legend Yohan Blake, nicknamed ‘The Beast’, is gearing up for his fourth and final Summer Games in Paris 🎯—and he’s packing more than just speed. In an exclusive chat with CGTN Sports Scene, the 34-year-old sprinter revealed that family is the secret sauce behind his relentless drive. 💛
From Silver to Legacy 🌟
Blake first exploded onto the scene at London 2012, chasing the legendary Usain Bolt in the 100m and 200m finals. Though he snagged silver twice, Bolt himself praised Blake’s work ethic. ‘Did I train harder than Bolt? Easily,’ Blake grinned. ‘But man, I miss those battles—pushing each other, fearing loss… that’s what made it fun.’
Shoutout to China’s Sprint Star 🇨🇳
Blake also gave love to Chinese sprinter Su Bingtian, calling him ‘a great athlete’ since their 2012 London face-off. ‘Su’s breaking barriers for China—9.83 seconds in Tokyo? Legend stuff. Keep grinding, bro!’ 👊
Paris 2024: One Last Dream 🌠
No pressure, just vibes: Blake says his ‘dream’ is simply to ‘finish on top’. After 20+ years of training, he’s ready to pass the baton to family life. ‘Olympics every four years? Nah, I’ve got dad mode to unlock next,’ he joked. 😂
Will ‘The Beast’ roar one last time? Tune in this summer! 🔥
