Lol you haven't been reading the comments in his last few races. He is absolutely right. Everyone telling him to retire and stop embarrassing the country, himself and his legacy... That's what he's dealing with. That's not respect.
@@JamaicanMeCrazy thats just the brawling truth… Yohan probably won’t get back in 19:26 shape but each time he runs he finish last. Want people to continue lying to him stating he’s the best thing out there when he’s not anymore. Come on.
@@Silence8766 nawww fam he has earned the right to go out on his own terms just like usain did. This is his bread and butter who are we to tell him to hang up his spikes? The man getting money from it same way. We should treat our athletes the same way we treat champs.... You know what I mean right? Once a jc man always a jc man win or lose. We should support our athletes through up and down. That's how it is in sport.. Apparently not with Jamaican track fans though.
@@JamaicanMeCrazythere's two sides to a coin and Yohan may be looking at only one of them. Of course it's up to him to continue or call it quits but the truth is the truth, his glory days seem to be over. There are three kinds of Jamaicans as it pertains to his career, but he seems to be forgetting two and only focuses on one. There are Jamaicans who love him dearly and are bothered by his injury and how it has hampered him from producing the goods that we all know that he's capable of and there are also another group of Jamaicans who are totally unconcerned. Yohan focuses only on the small number of folks who are asking him to retire in comparison to those who support him. I am one of those who supports him but I do not see those who think it's time for him to quit as being disrespectful, because many of those persons are constantly stating that he is tarnishing his legacy and in no way should persons who hold such a view be considered disrespectful.
He is the joint second fastest man EVER in the 100m with 9.69s (with Tyson Gay), the second fastest man in the 200m with 19.26s. And let's NOT FORGET that LEGENDARY 3rd leg run at the Olympics, they were behind, and he put them back in front. That man gifted, and it's sadto see how much he isn't respected enough. He is right, we do respect him in the rest of the world. This is coming from somebody who is French.
@@gigglegroove-izzyit goes by when it was done not the wind reading. That’s the reason why shericka is the 6th fastest all time and Shacarri is the 7th. Shericka time was set a month before Shacarri’s. Even though technically Shacarri’s time is faster since her’s was done in negative wind and shericka’s was in positive wind.
But it is nobody fault but Yohan.he sees and know that from the past 3&4 years he is not competing at the same level he should have just retire .but l choose to still run.then blaming other people for the poor choice that he has made is not right
John 14:6 Jesus says… I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man comes to the Father but by Me. Jesus Christ loves you and wants to save you! Have a good day friend.
Yohan Blake I am a Jamaican and I 100% support and respect you. You're the 2nd fastest man in the world and I am proud of you for helping put Jamaica on the map when it comes to track and field. Jamaican are proud of you.🙏❣️
As a Jamaican, I can safely say, he’s absolutely correct and it’s heartbreaking to hear. No matter how we feel we MUST learn to take responsibility for the things we say or type. He’s human, and for years Jamaican have bashed him because he isn’t producing. If he wants to continue running, let him run. Where he qualifies, he qualifies. Where/ when he doesn’t, he doesn’t. For your muscle to separate from your bone and being told you’d never run again and still be able to run? Nothing short of a miracle. I’m sorry Yohan, that you’ve had to hear and read the words of our callous Jamaicans - many of who couldn’t walk a mile in your track shoe.
Come on Yohan, that’s not nice to say and generalize in such manner. I can honestly say for myself and the majority of Jamaicans genuinely love and respect you massively. Stay safe and blessed always.
I agree he should never of made that statement, because when he was good he did not complain. That is why bolt will always be the goat he did not complain or make excuses
Every General Statement can be called unfair daaah But as long as one out weighs the other its considered fair in his case it is People can never be honest He doesn't get that Respect from us it True Because we are bandwagonist We cheers the top so The man is totally Correct
@@tonydee2858 Blake just said it himself "Jamaicans love winners..." Therefore, when he was good, there was no need for him to complain because he was a winner.
This dude just sounds bitter and in his feelings. We as Jamaicans have always supported him throughout his career and have and will always appreciate what he's done for 🇯🇲
He is speaking the truth. Jamaicans are not easy! If you are not winning they will sideline you!! I have read where persons are calling for his retirement and saying how he is finished. This is hurtful to him!! Smh
He's RIGHT they didn't support Jackson after she got WALKED down by that POLISH runner in the 4x4 relay a few years back..now they do. don't let nobody tell you when to QUIT
They were literally cursing while forgetting that she just handed them gold with a makeshift 4x100 team. She wasn't a 100m runner at that level yet. Biggest waggonist fan base on planet earth.
The difference is Jackson was just starting to reach her peak but Yohan is well past his best and has no improvement to make, unlike Sherica back then.
Some Jamaicans Yohan, some! I will always be appreciative of you and all others who represent 🇯🇲 I hope you finish your career the way you want! Blessings always ❤️
This right here i have always supported him at his lowest and highest i wish he could see that some of us still care and know his achievements i also remind ppl of is pb in both 100m and 200m when they try to down play him and if it wasn't for that injury he could've done more
I was just arguing with some people about this last week. They post so many negative comments about him as if the man exists to please them. He achieved a lot already and can retire on his own terms.
John 14:6 Jesus says… I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man comes to the Father but by Me. Jesus Christ loves you and wants to save you! Have a good day friend.
I realize a lot generalization is going on and it’s making Jamaica look bad…I love all my athletes and I respect them…know what they go through and it’s not easy…please guys do not generalize…the May sayers are just a few
Respect Yohan...no one can deny your contribution in 100 metre and 200 metre sprint history your achievements speak for themselves the record books will show you was one of the fastest ever and a world champion
John 14:6 Jesus says… I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man comes to the Father but by Me. Jesus Christ loves you and wants to save you! Have a good day friend.
Firstly, it's an unfortunate statement. Only Yohan can decide when to retire and only Yohan can determine if it's financially beneficial to continue to compete. From what i observe, many fans are disappointed when Yohan doesn't do well, not because they don't support him but quite the opposite. He has set such a high bar that fans actually want him to succeed and they are indeed disappointed when he doesn't. Yohan has won 17 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronze for Jamaica from youth to senior level for Jamaica and will go down as an all time great. Many sprinters in Jamaican history have not achieved that level of greatness and Yohan should be a case study on how top junior athletes transition to top world leading senior athletes because as we know most of our top male juniors do not make that transition. Thank you for representing Jamaica Yohan. I would caution you on speaking this nonsense to foreign media though. It doesn't serve anyone well.
Not all of us Yohan. It’s so sad to hear our athletes talk like this. It’s very sad and disgraceful. You’re a real champ Yohan. Some of us still have your back win, draw or lose. Sometimes all it takes is the support; love to help drive some of these athletes but no we like to tear dwn not knowing just w small cheer or words of encouragement is all it might take to make an athletes rise again. Jah jah
Its not just you Yohan them say king no have no honor ina him country ...other athletes feel the same way i heard Noah Lyles Say the same thing about America and .we truly need to do better as a Country ..im with you❤ .the grass root people who most times dont have a voice they do care and stand with you
That's why he is saying Jamaica does not give him respect, he is not milking money, the man feels like he can get back to where he was. He already has money.
Blake is respected by most Jamaicans, domestic and abroad. The few online don’t represent the majority of us. We just see him for what he is now-an older sprinter with mileage and nagging injuries. We thank him for that wonderful span of years where Jamaica’s mens team were dominant but it’s on to the new generation now. We are behind the younger guys and there’s nothing wrong with that. If Blake places, we will congratulate him but we don’t expect it. Kishane ran 9.77 the other day. The other younger guys are running 9.8. The torch has been passed and we no longer are living in the Usain-Yohan-Asafa memories
Yohan, you are the second fastest man in the world Jamaicans will never forget that. your name is always mentioned. You are injured and also getting up there in age . You are not in your prime anymore and also battling injuries, we have nothing but respect for you , we will never forget who you are and what you’ve done . So sad you feel that way . Hope you heal and retire in peace .
Unfortunately people don't realise how bad his injuries were as if it wasn't for them he would have definitely been world and Olympics champion after bolt retirement Unfortunately his injuries he was never the same after
Track and field fans have the memory of a goldfish. You can be the greatest thing last season but if you are not running well in the current season, you basically don't matter anymore
That’s every sports. What he needs to understand is that we the fans don’t see his hard work, similarly he may not see our support. When we in our homes cheering for u knowing u at the twilight of your career do you see us? Hisss. Mi nu like yu negative vibes Yohan
Yohan has been a great champion for his country, no doubt about that. However, he should have taken a page out of Bolt's book and retire when his strong performances were etched on our minds. You begin to tarnish your legacy when you continue to run and clearly don't have it in you to be competitive. It isn't respect or lack of it from Jamaicans why Yohan is finishing last or close to it in most of his recent races in recent years. Mentally he wants to do well but physically it's just not there anymore and he needs to accept that he is way past his best.If Yohan wants to continue running then do it for the fun of it and stop thinking that he can stand atop a podium as a medalist again. Just run for fun and for the love of the sports and you won't have time to think about lack of respect or any other negatives. When you think about these negatives it suggests you are seriously contemplating winning races at the highest level and frankly...ain't going to happen.
I’m sorry that Yohan feels this way about us Jamaicans. One thing is certain, we appreciate all that he’s done for our country. WE APPRECIATE YOU BRO!! When Yohan is at his best, he’s the beast. Don’t let the pessimists get in your head Yohan! Clearly you are letting them get to you.
Jamaica,and Jamaicans,always support you Blake,we no what you have done,if you are not the man of hour/ season,don't speak of your country in this manner, yes bolt was better that doesn't mean you're not one of the greats
Yohan Blake i still watch your highlights to this day bro I still mention you in the same breath as the greats of sprinting. Nuff respect from London ❤🫡🇯🇲 Stay strong bredda!
We Jamaicans has always love and cherish you Blake.We appreciate what you did for the sport and Jamaica.We know that you love what you do but I think it’s time you realize that you have to let go and move on to something else.Your body is not responding to training as it use to because of age and you should recognize that and take it for what it is.We the fans love you just remember that.
As a Jamaican, I will always appreciate you. I’ve been following your journey since 07 when you were dominating Champs as a St. Jago athlete, to when you became a world champ in 2011 and later at the Olympics in 2012 when you represented Jamaica well. You’re a legend in your own right. Keep your head up champ.
Sad he feels this way. He has represented our country well. As a Jamaican who follows track and field, I appreciate everything you have done for us through the years. Love and Respect always
Oh no! I feel so bad for Yohan. Hes not the first athlete to express the same sentiments and we have to do better. These athletes work hard, and they represent our country at the highest level. Jamaica, we have support our athletes! Yohan, you will always be one of my favorite athlete.
In general Jamaican ppl ARE NOT star struck. I have been to the stadium in Ja and have seen mostly young children trying to take pic with Bolt. Most adults continue doing what they were doing
Yohan Blake,.... tell us clearly and in detail exactly what you want Jamaicans to do for you? We deserve to know, otherwise how can we make it happen. Trust me,.... we will make it happen!
That's a real shame that Yohan feels that he isn't love by his own country. He has served Jamaica well and to not feel appreciated at this point in his career is not good. I feel for you Yohan.
Yohan believe me, Jamaica is so grateful for u. It may not be the bolt treatment but yohan u are a golden trophy in Jamaica. Keep ur head up. I do believe as a nation we should show our track athletes more love and appreciations. These are the faster humans in history representing a small island. We must can give them an applause, a salute and a cheer. Big up two other athletes nesta carter and micheal frater
I am Jamaican bro ..the persons who disrespect you from Jamaica are in the minority, dont be fooled, Thanks for all you did , I will never forget those performances , watching you since champs, Continuing doing great for you, your family and supporters.
Wow, I see a lot of Jamaicans in the comment section supporting Yohan, thanks for standing with your guy. He's brought a lot of pride to the Island throughout the years.
Yohan please don’t pressure yourself. You did a great job for yourself and the country in the past. There is a time and season for everything and everyone. Stop pushing yourself Mr. Blake and relax. You did your best in the past and Jamaica owes you ❤️🇯🇲❤️
Yohan, I don’t know who you are listening to bro - Jamaica love you and value you. You did great for us. Come on bro - don’t listen to the negativity. You are great!!
Its so much the not the winning Jamaicans have a problem with.Its the fact that you disrespected the man who coached you to become the second fastest man alive.When Coach Mills would try and talk with you to mentor and guide you ,you didnt want to hear anything from him and you run him.Bolt said it best in an interview when defending Coach Mills.When Yohan had his injury earlier in his career ,Coach Mills advised you to X strategy,you decided you wanted to ignore the Coach advice and do Y strategy making your injury into a career ending one. From then you have never been the same.When Bolt retired you could have been getting all those gold medals,if you had not been arrogant just listened to your Coach.
Peter Lloyd sorry to admit that I subscribed to your channel only because of this content and I watch them all, I searched for them. My heart cut into pieces when I heard this interview. I consider myself a patriotic Jamaican and I have the highest level of respect for Mr Blake for the way he challenged the lightning (Bolt) in his prime, that respect will never die, so I feel bad he says outsiders respect him more than me.
Am sure more than 50% of us love and respect Mr Blake so why is he so angry, if he were a candidate running for an election he would be a winner despite anyone's opposition. You are a winner son and we love you.
I think Yohan is frustrated based on his statement. However, he is respected and has been shown respect by Jamaica. Coach Francis said it best the other day in an interview where he said Yohan was unfortunate to be in the era with Bolt. Asafa went through the same thing too, the difference was that Asafa was humble, and Blake wasn't.
Jamaica respect him, Jamaica just keep it 100, when you doing good they tell you GOOD JOB, when you not doing good they tell you FOOLISHNESS. Blake gotta be honest with himself, you haven’t been running good.
Yh but that's not his fault he had a career ending injury that can happen to anyone but at least he's trying to come back from it instead of giving up but people still don't wanna support him.
@@delhen21 if Blake think Jamaica don’t want him to be successful then he is crazy, people want him to win, just the pride of the country alone want all their athletes to win (maybe except Noah gf)
It's kind of sad, because Yohan doesn't seem to realize how legendary he is, that he has made it to the very top, is the second fastest person in history behind only Usain Bolt. He seems to think in his mind that he's an upcoming athlete trying to make it, when he should really now be happily retired - like Bolt. I'm not telling him to retire, but to just take a minute, look in the mirror and realize that he is more than a champion. He's a legend and is very much appreciated by Jamaicans. His achievements will always be there to be viewed on RUclips.
A real warrior! Being a sprinter is such a tough row to hoe. Fans only seem to remember your last race. Even with all the injuries, Yohan is still one of the fastest sprinters on this planet!
Yohan don't speak badly of your country. We love and respect you,but in all careers there comes a time when you have to say goodbye to what you love most. Don't allow injuries to mess with your self being. Do some self introspection and move unto something else. We love and respect you. Your love for God and your humble spirit is commendable. Stay strong my son. If you win or lose it is okay. Remember this is the country that molds you, it is your cultural base and wherever you go you will always be a Jamaican.
Yohan,.. in life it's not what happens to you,... it's how you respond. Let's not forget that Usain Bolt had his retirement savings stolen. Right here in Jamaica, after what he has done for the country he could also say he was disrespected. He was defrauded of approximately J$2 BILLION. That's a heavy blow for anyone. Not the same situation as you,... however it seems that track and field taught him well and without going into detail,... he is still standing strong, I haven't heard him saying anything bad about Jamaica. Stuff happens.....
Yohan, don’t harm your health because of fame. Remember your health comes before anything else. If you’re injured get out of the game and go on vacations and live some life before you can’t enjoy your hard earned income. Stop pushing your self. We all get to a stage where we have to retire ❤🇯🇲❤️
A part of being a world class track & field athlete is to know when to hang your spikes up. Jamaicans appreciate you very much what we don’t appreciate is you messing with your legacy by competing knowing you’re not at that level again and consistently coming dead last. The best always wants to end on a high
Unfortunately, he's spot on, Jamaica & Kenya quickly write off their elite athletes once they start struggling. Athletes experience lots of qualms, physical injuries & mental health as well. This is a culture led by governments that don't care about the people, let's do better folks.
Imagine hating on the man that put your whole country on the map in track and field🤦🏽♂️. Blake deserves all the respect in the sport. End of the day doesn’t matter what his times are or what he places in the race, he loves running and he’s going to do it until he feels he can’t go on.
I can understand why he and many athletes past and present may feel this way. The infrastructure within sports on a whole emphasizes the winner, not the Jamaican people
Not his fault he suffered a career ending injury that can happen to any athlete but at least he's still trying instead of giving up but people don't wanna support him becuase he's not as fast as he used to be which isn't his fault because of his injuries.
The problem with people like Blake and his griping is that he doesn't want to face the brutal reality about where he is in his Career. And because persons are being frank with him they don't "respect" him. It's the typical mindset of some of these Jamaican "celebrities" that if you don't agree with them you disrespect them or you're bad mind. He needs to be honest with himself and move on. Don't overstay your welcome and spoil your legacy. If you're done, you're done.
Unfortunately his time has past....as happens to us all, but Jamaica should most definitely give Yohann Blake his flowers for all he achieved as the second best sprinter that their country ever produced, and the second fastest man in history👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾
In all honesty at the end of the day, you have to respect how he feels, and if that’s how he feels that’s his feelings; out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks right and if it’s in his heart, you gotta respect the man enough and allow him to space to speak what he feels I don’t understand folks
Yohan Blake, people loves you,all over the world, Jamaica and elsewhere. You’re one of the all time great, what people are sad about, is that you don’t want to quit, you been through a lot, injuries and all, so like your great teammate Bolt, he knew when time was up, didn’t want some upstart and no name athletes beating him constantly, that’s what happening to you, and people are upset about it!
That has to be a terrible feeling for him that he has to get his much earned respect more from outside of his home country. As an athletics fan, I've always respected Yohan Blake. I hate to see that lots of his own countrymen don't. It's a shame. More power Yohan, keep your head up and keep doing your thing.
Just because he said so doesn’t make it true or factual. I’m pretty sure if we were to take a survey there’s a lot of Jamaicans who have nothing but respect for Yohan.
I hate when a fellow country person go to a media outlet and try to paint his/her own country in a bad light. Greater athletes than Yohan Blake have been criticized . It’s apart of the package. !
Yohan stop it, please bro what do you mean Jamaica don’t appreciate you? Is it because you don’t have a statue as yet? I can agree with Omar McCLoud but most part you’re loved by 🇯🇲, your injuries which were so devastating derailed you from greatness, but we will never forget your contributions and your never quit mentality bro, I for one name one of my son Yohan from your namesake so that shows you how much of a legend you are bro🙏🏽🇯🇲
Yohan you have done your best! At some point you have to come to terms with reality. If you are injured don't pressure it more to win at the expense of your health. Preserve yourself and step to something else even in sports that will not be so taxing on your body. FYI when you were winning we rejoiced with you. If someone else is winning now. Rejoice with them. Don't take it personal!
I’m sorry you feel this way. You have represented Jamaica well and we do appreciate all our athletes. The cheers have just moved on to athletes who are most likely to succeed at the Olympics. Other athletes before your time might have felt that way too, and have moved on to let the upcoming athletes shine in their glory. Shelly Ann does not get the amount of coverage she once did, maybe you should speak to her how to handle those feelings. We have not forgotten what you did for your country. You are just going through some tough times and we all understand that, and really do not want to showcase your struggles. The young men and women who are being highlighted today will have to face giving up their glory one day too. Don’t be so hard on yourself.
Blake is a class act Honorable top 3 fastest all time’ A man speak his truth he will be criticized A man do what he thinks is best for him he gets ridiculed’ A man choose to be different he gets called bitter’ Yohan is a legend & haters will never for all eternity will never stop hating ‘ JAMAICA is some funny acting people fi true
A few persons on the internet talking rubbish do not represent the country, come on now Blake, Jamaicans love and respect you.
Lol you haven't been reading the comments in his last few races. He is absolutely right. Everyone telling him to retire and stop embarrassing the country, himself and his legacy... That's what he's dealing with. That's not respect.
@@JamaicanMeCrazy thats just the brawling truth… Yohan probably won’t get back in 19:26 shape but each time he runs he finish last. Want people to continue lying to him stating he’s the best thing out there when he’s not anymore. Come on.
Just pressure, it’s a tough sport.
@@Silence8766 nawww fam he has earned the right to go out on his own terms just like usain did. This is his bread and butter who are we to tell him to hang up his spikes? The man getting money from it same way. We should treat our athletes the same way we treat champs.... You know what I mean right? Once a jc man always a jc man win or lose. We should support our athletes through up and down. That's how it is in sport.. Apparently not with Jamaican track fans though.
@@JamaicanMeCrazythere's two sides to a coin and Yohan may be looking at only one of them. Of course it's up to him to continue or call it quits but the truth is the truth, his glory days seem to be over. There are three kinds of Jamaicans as it pertains to his career, but he seems to be forgetting two and only focuses on one. There are Jamaicans who love him dearly and are bothered by his injury and how it has hampered him from producing the goods that we all know that he's capable of and there are also another group of Jamaicans who are totally unconcerned. Yohan focuses only on the small number of folks who are asking him to retire in comparison to those who support him. I am one of those who supports him but I do not see those who think it's time for him to quit as being disrespectful, because many of those persons are constantly stating that he is tarnishing his legacy and in no way should persons who hold such a view be considered disrespectful.
He is the joint second fastest man EVER in the 100m with 9.69s (with Tyson Gay), the second fastest man in the 200m with 19.26s. And let's NOT FORGET that LEGENDARY 3rd leg run at the Olympics, they were behind, and he put them back in front. That man gifted, and it's sadto see how much he isn't respected enough. He is right, we do respect him in the rest of the world. This is coming from somebody who is French.
He the second fastest 100m runner Tyson is #3.. yah fi check the wind reading...
@@gigglegroove-izzy Its still 9.69
@@gigglegroove-izzyit goes by when it was done not the wind reading.
That’s the reason why shericka is the 6th fastest all time and Shacarri is the 7th. Shericka time was set a month before Shacarri’s.
Even though technically Shacarri’s time is faster since her’s was done in negative wind and shericka’s was in positive wind.
But it is nobody fault but Yohan.he sees and know that from the past 3&4 years he is not competing at the same level he should have just retire .but l choose to still run.then blaming other people for the poor choice that he has made is not right
@@smuurbo444 Not as impressive as Blake's 9.69.
I am Jamaican and i have always cheered for you...always.
John 14:6 Jesus says…
I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man comes to the Father but by Me.
Jesus Christ loves you and wants to save you! Have a good day friend.
@@chickennuggets5549Jesus is not the true God,so get away from here
Yohan Blake I am a Jamaican and I 100% support and respect you. You're the 2nd fastest man in the world and I am proud of you for helping put Jamaica on the map when it comes to track and field. Jamaican are proud of you.🙏❣️
As a Jamaican, I can safely say, he’s absolutely correct and it’s heartbreaking to hear. No matter how we feel we MUST learn to take responsibility for the things we say or type. He’s human, and for years Jamaican have bashed him because he isn’t producing. If he wants to continue running, let him run. Where he qualifies, he qualifies. Where/ when he doesn’t, he doesn’t. For your muscle to separate from your bone and being told you’d never run again and still be able to run? Nothing short of a miracle. I’m sorry Yohan, that you’ve had to hear and read the words of our callous Jamaicans - many of who couldn’t walk a mile in your track shoe.
This man is forever legend in the sport! Much love from the US!🇺🇸❤️
As a Jamaican he is talking truth. We got spoiled and once the athletes not performing we write them off or they don't exist for us.
Lie u a tell !!!!!!! Him lose don’t have nothing to do with Camino supporting him
You are 100% correct, You have to be on top to be celebrated.
We? Speak for yourself..
Come on Yohan, that’s not nice to say and generalize in such manner. I can honestly say for myself and the majority of Jamaicans genuinely love and respect you massively. Stay safe and blessed always.
I think he's speaking based off his emotions.
It takes more for a man to continue when things are tough, than when things are going well. Yohan you are an inspiration and I wish you well 🙌🏽
That's an unfair general statement. Jamaicans do appreciate and respect Yohan Blake, like myself
I agree he should never of made that statement, because when he was good he did not complain. That is why bolt will always be the goat he did not complain or make excuses
Every General Statement can be called unfair daaah
But as long as one out weighs the other its considered fair in his case it is
People can never be honest
He doesn't get that Respect from us it True
Because we are bandwagonist
We cheers the top so
The man is totally Correct
@@mricouldbestupid3508 What the hell are you saying? Yohan has more respect than Asafa especially amoung men.
@@tonydee2858 Blake just said it himself "Jamaicans love winners..." Therefore, when he was good, there was no need for him to complain because he was a winner.
Strange statement for him to make but he who feels it knows it
Yohan, saying Jamaican doesn't give you respect is not a true statement. I think Jamaicans love you.
Exactly, people tend to pay attention to nun supporters rather than supporters. So now I won't support anymore.
@introvertedvirgo If he said this while still in 9.7 shape, I guarantee you wouldn't be saying this.
This dude just sounds bitter and in his feelings. We as Jamaicans have always supported him throughout his career and have and will always appreciate what he's done for 🇯🇲
You think we know….Yohan ratings big a yard
He is speaking the truth. Jamaicans are not easy! If you are not winning they will sideline you!! I have read where persons are calling for his retirement and saying how he is finished. This is hurtful to him!! Smh
He's RIGHT they didn't support Jackson after she got WALKED down by that POLISH runner in the 4x4 relay a few years back..now they do. don't let nobody tell you when to QUIT
They were literally cursing while forgetting that she just handed them gold with a makeshift 4x100 team. She wasn't a 100m runner at that level yet. Biggest waggonist fan base on planet earth.
The difference is Jackson was just starting to reach her peak but Yohan is well past his best and has no improvement to make, unlike Sherica back then.
Some Jamaicans Yohan, some! I will always be appreciative of you and all others who represent 🇯🇲 I hope you finish your career the way you want! Blessings always ❤️
This right here i have always supported him at his lowest and highest i wish he could see that some of us still care and know his achievements i also remind ppl of is pb in both 100m and 200m when they try to down play him and if it wasn't for that injury he could've done more
I was just arguing with some people about this last week. They post so many negative comments about him as if the man exists to please them. He achieved a lot already and can retire on his own terms.
John 14:6 Jesus says…
I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man comes to the Father but by Me.
Jesus Christ loves you and wants to save you! Have a good day friend.
I realize a lot generalization is going on and it’s making Jamaica look bad…I love all my athletes and I respect them…know what they go through and it’s not easy…please guys do not generalize…the May sayers are just a few
Respect Yohan...no one can deny your contribution in 100 metre and 200 metre sprint history your achievements speak for themselves the record books will show you was one of the fastest ever and a world champion
John 14:6 Jesus says…
I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man comes to the Father but by Me.
Jesus Christ loves you and wants to save you! Have a good day friend.
Firstly, it's an unfortunate statement. Only Yohan can decide when to retire and only Yohan can determine if it's financially beneficial to continue to compete. From what i observe, many fans are disappointed when Yohan doesn't do well, not because they don't support him but quite the opposite. He has set such a high bar that fans actually want him to succeed and they are indeed disappointed when he doesn't.
Yohan has won 17 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronze for Jamaica from youth to senior level for Jamaica and will go down as an all time great. Many sprinters in Jamaican history have not achieved that level of greatness and Yohan should be a case study on how top junior athletes transition to top world leading senior athletes because as we know most of our top male juniors do not make that transition.
Thank you for representing Jamaica Yohan. I would caution you on speaking this nonsense to foreign media though. It doesn't serve anyone well.
Only in Jamaica you can see statues of sprinters,Asafa Powel was with Justin Garthlin tour at the stadium,i saw that I'm not Jamaican.
I will always appreciate you bro!! Thanks for the great memories ! 🇯🇲
You got to work hard be more devoted you were told work hard and you will win more races we believe in you Blake
It's sad. Discarded like a farm animal. This man, if not for Bolt, would be the greatest ever. Respect black man.
Hope he can get healthy and have a chance at the worlds.
Not all of us Yohan. It’s so sad to hear our athletes talk like this. It’s very sad and disgraceful. You’re a real champ Yohan. Some of us still have your back win, draw or lose. Sometimes all it takes is the support; love to help drive some of these athletes but no we like to tear dwn not knowing just w small cheer or words of encouragement is all it might take to make an athletes rise again. Jah jah
Its not just you Yohan them say king no have no honor ina him country ...other athletes feel the same way i heard Noah Lyles Say the same thing about America and .we truly need to do better as a Country ..im with you❤ .the grass root people who most times dont have a voice they do care and stand with you
He can still milk money bc of his past achievements. Who doesn’t want to be paid doing what they love?
That's why he is saying Jamaica does not give him respect, he is not milking money, the man feels like he can get back to where he was. He already has money.
The majority of us have supported you for your entire career and empathize with the repeated injuries that have hampered your career.
God bless you Yohan
Blake is respected by most Jamaicans, domestic and abroad. The few online don’t represent the majority of us. We just see him for what he is now-an older sprinter with mileage and nagging injuries. We thank him for that wonderful span of years where Jamaica’s mens team were dominant but it’s on to the new generation now. We are behind the younger guys and there’s nothing wrong with that. If Blake places, we will congratulate him but we don’t expect it. Kishane ran 9.77 the other day. The other younger guys are running 9.8. The torch has been passed and we no longer are living in the Usain-Yohan-Asafa memories
Yohan, you are the second fastest man in the world Jamaicans will never forget that. your name is always mentioned. You are injured and also getting up there in age . You are not in your prime anymore and also battling injuries, we have nothing but respect for you , we will never forget who you are and what you’ve done . So sad you feel that way . Hope you heal and retire in peace .
T&F fans are brutal in general. Once you perform they cherish your presence but if u dont they forget about you quickly.
Unfortunately people don't realise how bad his injuries were as if it wasn't for them he would have definitely been world and Olympics champion after bolt retirement Unfortunately his injuries he was never the same after
That’s life in general
Track and field fans have the memory of a goldfish. You can be the greatest thing last season but if you are not running well in the current season, you basically don't matter anymore
That’s every sports. What he needs to understand is that we the fans don’t see his hard work, similarly he may not see our support. When we in our homes cheering for u knowing u at the twilight of your career do you see us? Hisss. Mi nu like yu negative vibes Yohan
We don’t really see what is going on in the back ground, there are things only he can see. Probably got really hurt by the action of some people.
Many people listening to this don't know his pain. Listen to this man. He needs support...
Yohan has been a great champion for his country, no doubt about that. However, he should have taken a page out of Bolt's book and retire when his strong performances were etched on our minds. You begin to tarnish your legacy when you continue to run and clearly don't have it in you to be competitive. It isn't respect or lack of it from Jamaicans why Yohan is finishing last or close to it in most of his recent races in recent years. Mentally he wants to do well but physically it's just not there anymore and he needs to accept that he is way past his best.If Yohan wants to continue running then do it for the fun of it and stop thinking that he can stand atop a podium as a medalist again. Just run for fun and for the love of the sports and you won't have time to think about lack of respect or any other negatives. When you think about these negatives it suggests you are seriously contemplating winning races at the highest level and frankly...ain't going to happen.
Sym and low the man 🦇 E BWOY
@@rezilientt5073 A u a the tab e yowb a run to man defense. Yohan can defend himself. U far got that?
I’m sorry that Yohan feels this way about us Jamaicans. One thing is certain, we appreciate all that he’s done for our country. WE APPRECIATE YOU BRO!! When Yohan is at his best, he’s the beast. Don’t let the pessimists get in your head Yohan! Clearly you are letting them get to you.
Respect.. bro your respected. Just that your time has EXPIRED... RETIRE GRACEFULLY
Jamaica,and Jamaicans,always support you Blake,we no what you have done,if you are not the man of hour/ season,don't speak of your country in this manner, yes bolt was better that doesn't mean you're not one of the greats
Yohan Blake i still watch your highlights to this day bro I still mention you in the same breath as the greats of sprinting. Nuff respect from London ❤🫡🇯🇲 Stay strong bredda!
We Jamaicans has always love and cherish you Blake.We appreciate what you did for the sport and Jamaica.We know that you love what you do but I think it’s time you realize that you have to let go and move on to something else.Your body is not responding to training as it use to because of age and you should recognize that and take it for what it is.We the fans love you just remember that.
Still supporting and cheering for you Yohan. Keep your head up!
As a Jamaican, I will always appreciate you. I’ve been following your journey since 07 when you were dominating Champs as a St. Jago athlete, to when you became a world champ in 2011 and later at the Olympics in 2012 when you represented Jamaica well. You’re a legend in your own right. Keep your head up champ.
Yohan, we love and respect for all your accomplishments. Win, lose or draw you are highly regarded.
Sad he feels this way.
He has represented our country well. As a Jamaican who follows track and field, I appreciate everything you have done for us through the years.
Love and Respect always
Yohan, a lot of us Jamaican respect you!! You are a hardworker🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Sometimes people don’t know what your going through, let them talk. Your amazing Yohan Blake
Respect from spanish town, St jago and Jamaica all when bolt is the fastest you is my runner
So shocked to hear this sentiment from Yohan. Never met a Jamaica who don’t respect him.
We love you Yohan, from New Jersey. ❤
Oh no! I feel so bad for Yohan. Hes not the first athlete to express the same sentiments and we have to do better. These athletes work hard, and they represent our country at the highest level.
Jamaica, we have support our athletes!
Yohan, you will always be one of my favorite athlete.
In general Jamaican ppl ARE NOT star struck. I have been to the stadium in Ja and have seen mostly young children trying to take pic with Bolt. Most adults continue doing what they were doing
Every Jamaican that I have ever met is a star, so how can we be star struck?!
Having said that… Yohan Blake is a legend and we love and respect him.
@@vendeverous886 Agreed
His statement is so FVCKING sad on so many level!!
He is talking the truth. We are only for people when they are up. We need to encourage people when they are down. Blessings Yohan
Yohan Blake,.... tell us clearly and in detail exactly what you want Jamaicans to do for you? We deserve to know, otherwise how can we make it happen. Trust me,.... we will make it happen!
That's a real shame that Yohan feels that he isn't love by his own country. He has served Jamaica well and to not feel appreciated at this point in his career is not good. I feel for you Yohan.
Imma comeback the 4th of August when Marcell stands on business & shocks the world again trust me
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You have always had my support Yohan....always....you and all our Jamaican & Diaspora athletes. All ways.
Yohan believe me, Jamaica is so grateful for u. It may not be the bolt treatment but yohan u are a golden trophy in Jamaica. Keep ur head up. I do believe as a nation we should show our track athletes more love and appreciations. These are the faster humans in history representing a small island. We must can give them an applause, a salute and a cheer. Big up two other athletes nesta carter and micheal frater
I am Jamaican bro ..the persons who disrespect you from Jamaica are in the minority, dont be fooled, Thanks for all you did , I will never forget those performances , watching you since champs, Continuing doing great for you, your family and supporters.
Wow, I see a lot of Jamaicans in the comment section supporting Yohan, thanks for standing with your guy. He's brought a lot of pride to the Island throughout the years.
BE STRONG YOHAN.
WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST.
Yohan please don’t pressure yourself. You did a great job for yourself and the country in the past. There is a time and season for everything and everyone. Stop pushing yourself Mr. Blake and relax. You did your best in the past and Jamaica owes you ❤️🇯🇲❤️
He's in is feelings. Jamaicans support him 100%.
Yohan, I don’t know who you are listening to bro - Jamaica love you and value you. You did great for us. Come on bro - don’t listen to the negativity. You are great!!
Its so much the not the winning Jamaicans have a problem with.Its the fact that you disrespected the man who coached you to become the second fastest man alive.When Coach Mills would try and talk with you to mentor and guide you ,you didnt want to hear anything from him and you run him.Bolt said it best in an interview when defending Coach Mills.When Yohan had his injury earlier in his career ,Coach Mills advised you to X strategy,you decided you wanted to ignore the Coach advice and do Y strategy making your injury into a career ending one. From then you have never been the same.When Bolt retired you could have been getting all those gold medals,if you had not been arrogant just listened to your Coach.
What an incredible champion- 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏from 🇨🇦
Peter Lloyd sorry to admit that I subscribed to your channel only because of this content and I watch them all, I searched for them. My heart cut into pieces when I heard this interview. I consider myself a patriotic Jamaican and I have the highest level of respect for Mr Blake for the way he challenged the lightning (Bolt) in his prime, that respect will never die, so I feel bad he says outsiders respect him more than me.
Am sure more than 50% of us love and respect Mr Blake so why is he so angry, if he were a candidate running for an election he would be a winner despite anyone's opposition. You are a winner son and we love you.
What you have done can't be undone. You are great, to GOD be the glory
Keep pushing champ. Your season is ahead of you
Jamaicana fans are very fair weather. Yohan you will always be one of the greats.
I think Yohan is frustrated based on his statement. However, he is respected and has been shown respect by Jamaica. Coach Francis said it best the other day in an interview where he said Yohan was unfortunate to be in the era with Bolt. Asafa went through the same thing too, the difference was that Asafa was humble, and Blake wasn't.
Jamaica respect him, Jamaica just keep it 100, when you doing good they tell you GOOD JOB, when you not doing good they tell you FOOLISHNESS. Blake gotta be honest with himself, you haven’t been running good.
Yh but that's not his fault he had a career ending injury that can happen to anyone but at least he's trying to come back from it instead of giving up but people still don't wanna support him.
@@delhen21 if Blake think Jamaica don’t want him to be successful then he is crazy, people want him to win, just the pride of the country alone want all their athletes to win (maybe except Noah gf)
It's kind of sad, because Yohan doesn't seem to realize how legendary he is, that he has made it to the very top, is the second fastest person in history behind only Usain Bolt. He seems to think in his mind that he's an upcoming athlete trying to make it, when he should really now be happily retired - like Bolt. I'm not telling him to retire, but to just take a minute, look in the mirror and realize that he is more than a champion. He's a legend and is very much appreciated by Jamaicans. His achievements will always be there to be viewed on RUclips.
A real warrior! Being a sprinter is such a tough row to hoe. Fans only seem to remember your last race. Even with all the injuries, Yohan is still one of the fastest sprinters on this planet!
A few ppl throwing mean comments in the media does not mean your country does not respect you.
Eish hope you heal, we are with you
Yohan Blake, all the best to you! You are still awesome and no one can take your accomplishments away from you.
Yohan don't speak badly of your country. We love and respect you,but in all careers there comes a time when you have to say goodbye to what you love most. Don't allow injuries to mess with your self being. Do some self introspection and move unto something else. We love and respect you. Your love for God and your humble spirit is commendable. Stay strong my son. If you win or lose it is okay. Remember this is the country that molds you, it is your cultural base and wherever you go you will always be a Jamaican.
Yohan,.. in life it's not what happens to you,... it's how you respond. Let's not forget that Usain Bolt had his retirement savings stolen. Right here in Jamaica, after what he has done for the country he could also say he was disrespected. He was defrauded of approximately J$2 BILLION. That's a heavy blow for anyone. Not the same situation as you,...
however it seems that track and field taught him well and without going into detail,... he is still standing strong, I haven't heard him saying anything bad about Jamaica. Stuff happens.....
Yohan, don’t harm your health because of fame. Remember your health comes before anything else. If you’re injured get out of the game and go on vacations and live some life before you can’t enjoy your hard earned income. Stop pushing your self. We all get to a stage where we have to retire ❤🇯🇲❤️
A part of being a world class track & field athlete is to know when to hang your spikes up. Jamaicans appreciate you very much what we don’t appreciate is you messing with your legacy by competing knowing you’re not at that level again and consistently coming dead last. The best always wants to end on a high
Congratulations to you I respect you I am Jamaica 🇯🇲 yohan Blake ❤
Yohan injury is in his head. Stupidity is in this man's head. Gwaan back ah school Sir, the biggest injury that needs fixing😢
Unfortunately, he's spot on, Jamaica & Kenya quickly write off their elite athletes once they start struggling. Athletes experience lots of qualms, physical injuries & mental health as well. This is a culture led by governments that don't care about the people, let's do better folks.
Imagine hating on the man that put your whole country on the map in track and field🤦🏽♂️. Blake deserves all the respect in the sport. End of the day doesn’t matter what his times are or what he places in the race, he loves running and he’s going to do it until he feels he can’t go on.
I can understand why he and many athletes past and present may feel this way. The infrastructure within sports on a whole emphasizes the winner, not the Jamaican people
Brooo Jamaica respect you a lot,they just hate to see one of the fastest man of all time failing and it looks really bad for the country
Not his fault he suffered a career ending injury that can happen to any athlete but at least he's still trying instead of giving up but people don't wanna support him becuase he's not as fast as he used to be which isn't his fault because of his injuries.
Me no need Jamaica needa! Dem no support me! Me have my own supporting staff as well!
Wow!!!
Yohan Blake?!
Really?!😢
A lot of us still love you. You don't need to prove a thing to anyone. Run of you want to. Nuff respect yohan
The problem with people like Blake and his griping is that he doesn't want to face the brutal reality about where he is in his Career. And because persons are being frank with him they don't "respect" him. It's the typical mindset of some of these Jamaican "celebrities" that if you don't agree with them you disrespect them or you're bad mind. He needs to be honest with himself and move on. Don't overstay your welcome and spoil your legacy. If you're done, you're done.
We appreciate your efforts blake
Unfortunately his time has past....as happens to us all, but Jamaica should most definitely give Yohann Blake his flowers for all he achieved as the second best sprinter that their country ever produced, and the second fastest man in history👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾
We respect you bro ...dont listen to the haters!! Proud Jamaican i am with all your achievements!!
In all honesty at the end of the day, you have to respect how he feels, and if that’s how he feels that’s his feelings; out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks right and if it’s in his heart, you gotta respect the man enough and allow him to space to speak what he feels I don’t understand folks
Yohan Blake, people loves you,all over the world, Jamaica and elsewhere. You’re one of the all time great, what people are sad about, is that you don’t want to quit, you been through a lot, injuries and all, so like your great teammate Bolt, he knew when time was up, didn’t want some upstart and no name athletes beating him constantly, that’s what happening to you, and people are upset about it!
Don't know which Jamaican you are talking but I appreciate your service to our country
He’s right, if you’re not winning, Jamaican people don’t mess with you
Much love and respect to Yohan❤❤❤❤
That has to be a terrible feeling for him that he has to get his much earned respect more from outside of his home country. As an athletics fan, I've always respected Yohan Blake. I hate to see that lots of his own countrymen don't. It's a shame. More power Yohan, keep your head up and keep doing your thing.
Just because he said so doesn’t make it true or factual. I’m pretty sure if we were to take a survey there’s a lot of Jamaicans who have nothing but respect for Yohan.
I totally disagree with Yohan Blake. His statement really dig in my emotion.
Blake is respected in jamaica. It's sad that he thinks he is not respected tho.
I hate when a fellow country person go to a media outlet and try to paint his/her own country in a bad light. Greater athletes than Yohan Blake have been criticized . It’s apart of the package. !
One of best runner to ever to the sports. Second fastest man ever in both 100m and 200m
Yohan stop it, please bro what do you mean Jamaica don’t appreciate you? Is it because you don’t have a statue as yet? I can agree with Omar McCLoud but most part you’re loved by 🇯🇲, your injuries which were so devastating derailed you from greatness, but we will never forget your contributions and your never quit mentality bro, I for one name one of my son Yohan from your namesake so that shows you how much of a legend you are bro🙏🏽🇯🇲
Yohan you have done your best! At some point you have to come to terms with reality. If you are injured don't pressure it more to win at the expense of your health. Preserve yourself and step to something else even in sports that will not be so taxing on your body. FYI when you were winning we rejoiced with you. If someone else is winning now. Rejoice with them. Don't take it personal!
I’m sorry you feel this way. You have represented Jamaica well and we do appreciate all our athletes. The cheers have just moved on to athletes who are most likely to succeed at the Olympics. Other athletes before your time might have felt that way too, and have moved on to let the upcoming athletes shine in their glory. Shelly Ann does not get the amount of coverage she once did, maybe you should speak to her how to handle those feelings. We have not forgotten what you did for your country. You are just going through some tough times and we all understand that, and really do not want to showcase your struggles. The young men and women who are being highlighted today will have to face giving up their glory one day too. Don’t be so hard on yourself.
I’m sure he’s basing this on the media but there’s a lot of Jamaicans including myself who still love and respect Yohan Blake.
Blake is a class act Honorable top 3 fastest all time’ A man speak his truth he will be criticized A man do what he thinks is best for him he gets ridiculed’ A man choose to be different he gets called bitter’ Yohan is a legend & haters will never for all eternity will never stop hating ‘ JAMAICA is some funny acting people fi true