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Jacobs still very much an unknown entity despite Olympic glory
2 years, 5 months ago

Jacobs still very much an unknown entity despite Olympic glory

The Hindu  

Despite coming into this week’s World Championships in Eugene, Oregon a double Olympic champion, Italian sprint sensation Lamont Marcell Jacobs is still something of an enigma after a tumultuous year following his Tokyo triumph. The Texas-born 27-year-old shocked the world when becoming the first Italian to win Olympic 100 metres gold last August, setting a European record time of 9.80 …

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Jacobs far from his best in 1st 100 race since Olympic gold
2 years, 7 months ago

Jacobs far from his best in 1st 100 race since Olympic gold

Associated Press  

SAVONA, Italy — Italian sprinter Marcell Jacobs competed in his first 100-meter race since becoming Olympic champion, winning a meeting in Savona on Wednesday despite a sub-par performance as he returns from an illness. “I struggled a bit, I thought I would run better than in the semifinal,” Jacobs told RAI state television. “I’m lacking a bit that spark, I …

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Reigning Olympics 100m champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs out of action untill 2022
3 years, 4 months ago

Reigning Olympics 100m champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs out of action untill 2022

Firstpost  

Almost unknown a year ago, the Texas-born Italian sprinter claimed a shock triumph in the 100m at the Tokyo Olympics as well as gold in the 4x100m relay. Rome: Olympic Games 100m champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs announced Thursday on his Instagram account that he will not run again until 2022. In response to a fan on a social media interaction, …

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Texas-born Italian sprints from unknown to Bolt’s successor
3 years, 4 months ago

Texas-born Italian sprints from unknown to Bolt’s successor

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The 100 meters at the Olympics is the event that turns sprinters into kings: Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis, Usain Bolt. “I think I need four or five years to realize and understand what’s happening,” Jacobs said. “I really don’t know anything about him,” Kerley said of the new gold medalist. Don’t think this.’” Not long after the two …

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Texas-born Italian sprints from unknown to Usain Bolt’s successor
3 years, 4 months ago

Texas-born Italian sprints from unknown to Usain Bolt’s successor

India TV News  

The 100 meters at the Olympics is the event that turns sprinters into kings: Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis, Usain Bolt. At the Tokyo Olympics, Marcell Jacobs is The World's Fastest Man.“I think I need four or five years to realize and understand what’s happening," Jacobs said. “I really don't know anything about him,” Kerley said of the new gold medalist. …

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Italy’s Jacobs wins men’s 100 metres gold at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Italy’s Jacobs wins men’s 100 metres gold at Tokyo Olympics

Al Jazeera  

Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy won the men’s 100 metres gold at the Tokyo Olympics, breaking retired Jamaican star Usain Bolt’s 13-year hold on the event. Jacobs, 26, timed a European record of 9.80 seconds in Sunday’s final, with American Fred Kerley taking silver in 9.84 seconds in one of the most understated major 100 metres races in recent times. …

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