I'ma big Jacobs fan but and was stunned by these quotes:
"Winning a second gold wouldn't make that much of a change to me and my image," Jacobs insisted.
"Of course it would be positive, but coming from a country where no one before me had won an Olympic gold medal in the 100m, what I did was historic and it will always be historic."
I hope that doesn't mean he's not still super movitated? I guess the facte that he moved to the US to train for these Olympics means he's motivated, right?
Hopefully he catches another dub I have a bunch on him and Kerley in the 100 but this comment is mildly discouraging.
Are you mad at him for being honest?
He will always be the first Italian to win that title.
He will probably die as the only Italian to win that title.
He’s just taking the pressure off himself and enjoying the moment.
Euro fans have a different mentality. Jacobs struck gold in a shocking and very pleasant surprise for Italy. That man will never have to pay for a dinner or a drink in Italy for the rest of his days. He is already a hero. Double hero? Nice, but not necessary as he is already immortal in his homeland.
Contrast that with the USA. One gold is never good enough! If you had the chance to win two and you didn't, then a sizeable portion of the fan base considers you a loser. Only got silver? LOSER! Couldn't defend your gold four years later? LOSER, NO TALENT, and probably a DOPER that didn't get caught four years ago. You also get old and pathetic in the USA if you stay around long enough. America loves a winner and has no use for you if you cannot keep the wins coming.
Respect Earned wrote:
Euro fans have a different mentality. Jacobs struck gold in a shocking and very pleasant surprise for Italy. That man will never have to pay for a dinner or a drink in Italy for the rest of his days. He is already a hero. Double hero? Nice, but not necessary as he is already immortal in his homeland.
Contrast that with the USA. One gold is never good enough! If you had the chance to win two and you didn't, then a sizeable portion of the fan base considers you a loser. Only got silver? LOSER! Couldn't defend your gold four years later? LOSER, NO TALENT, and probably a DOPER that didn't get caught four years ago. You also get old and pathetic in the USA if you stay around long enough. America loves a winner and has no use for you if you cannot keep the wins coming.
I think the other thing is that he delivered a legendary 4x100m gold as well. If that team is on the podium again, that also will probably be valued more in Italy than it would be here.
I don't think there is a problem with motivation or nerves for Jacobs, it all comes down to whether his body has held up and he's been able to train. I'm not expecting him to beat out Lyles or Thompson, but Seville, Kerley, Kenny B? He's got a chance if he's been able to train.
No scholarship limits anymore! (NCAA Track and Field inequality is going to get way worse, right?)
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