The decision comes after Elaine Thompson-Herah parted ways with coach Shanikie Osbourne earlier this month, citing "extremely excessive" terms of the coach as the factor.
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Jamaican sprint sensation Elaine Thompson-Herah, a five-time Olympic champion, has chosen to train under coach Reynaldo Walcott, as announced by her management team, Andi Sports Management. The 31-year-old star, known for her remarkable achievements in the international arena, will be joining the Elite Performance Track Club, where Walcott is already coaching another Jamaican sprint legend, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
Walcott, who has been working with Fraser-Pryce since 2020, will now play a crucial role in preparing Thompson-Herah for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024, where she aims to defend her 100m and 200m titles. The decision comes after Elaine Thompson-Herah parted ways with coach Shanikie Osbourne earlier this month, citing “extremely excessive” terms of the coach as the factor.
The statement read, “Andi Sports Management is delighted to announce a significant development in the professional journey of world-renowned sprinter Elaine Thompson Herah. Going forward, Mrs. Thompson Herah will be under the guidance of Coach Reynaldo Walcott of Elite Performance Track Club. In expressing her gratitude Elaine Thompson Herah extends heartfelt thanks to her fans and well wishers for the overwhelming love and support they have showered upon her during the transitional period. The outpouring of encouragement has been a source of inspiration for Elaine, reinforcing the profound connection she shares with her global fan base”.
“Amidst this transition, Mrs. Thompson Herah remains as dedicated as ever to her craft, demonstrating an unequivocal focus on the path ahead. Her commitment to excellence is unwavering, and she is resolute in her pursuit of defending the double Olympic Titles she so triumphantly earned,” the statement marked an end.
Thompson-Herah, with an impressive collection of five Olympic gold medals, faced setbacks this season due to injuries, leading to her absence from the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest. Despite the challenges, the sprinter is determined to regain her form and aims to shine at the Paris Olympics 2024, starting in July. Thompson-Herah and Walcott embark on their collaboration less than a year before she strives to defend her sprint titles in Paris.
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