05/01/2020
Guess who turns 60 this month????
“When I arrived at 30 everybody thought I was old,” she said back in 2010. “I can’t imagine what they’re thinking now. When I got to 40, I was like: ‘OK. I want to see what I can do at 40’. Nobody tried to make a huge theme. Then I got to 45, and here I am at 50 wanting to see how fast I can run. So this is what motivates me. When I get to 60 I want to see what I can run also.”
Reflecting on the highs and lows of her remarkable career, she said: “Any regrets? Well, I can say I regret not winning the gold medal. It is sad that I didn’t win it but I’ve achieved a lot in sports. It’s only a pity that I don’t have a gold medal to go with my collection.”
Merlene became the only track and field athlete, male or female, to compete in sevenOlympic Games! Six of them representing Jamaica 🇯🇲
Via- Olympic.org
She is the current national record holder for the 200 meters with 21.64s set in 1991 when she was 31 years old. This is why it’s important to chase your goals no matter what, because the legacy will be important for those who will come after you. To know that you are stronger than you think and the only thing that limits you is YOU. Hail to a true Queen! Thank you Merlene 🙏👍🙏🎉👍🙏🎉
