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Will Lamont Marcell Jacobs Defend His 100m Olympic Gold Medal?
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Italy’s Lamont Marcell Jacobs is the reigning Olympic Champion in the 100m Dash, but he is actually a bit different than any other Olympic Champion that we have ever seen in the event. Since 2021, Jacobs has struggled with injuries and setbacks that have prevented him from replicating the glory he experienced in Tokyo. But with a coaching change in the fall of 2023, as well as the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, there's some new hope for him to once again get back on top of the podium.
Host: Anderson Emerole | @atkoeme on Instagram
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Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:03 History and Early Years 02:21 2021 Olympic Season 03:18 How Jacobs Won 100m Gold 04:50 2022 Injuries 05:36 2023 Season 07:02 History of Olympic Champions 08:26 Coaching Change and Paris 2024