Ackeem Blake, Chris Gayle and others send warm wishes to Yohan Blake on his 35th birthday

Yohan Blake recently turned 35 and received several warm wishes from various athletes, such as Ackeem Blake, Chris Gayle, and a few more track and field athletes. The athlete wrapped up his 2024 year after competing at the London Diamond League.

Blake's 2024 season did not pan out as expected, as he couldn't make it to the Paris Olympics, and his year was cut short due to injuries. Following this, he went into his off-season and shared updates of his almost everyday shenanigans. Recently he shared all the warm wishes he received on his 35th birthday.

He took to his Instagram story and reshared the birthday wishes of multiple athletes. Iconic cricketer Chris Gayle shared the Jamaican's picture and wrote:

"More life and blessings @yohanblake"

Chris Gayle's birthday wish for Blake - Source: via @yohanblake on Instagram

Following the cricketer was the Jamaican sprinter, Ackeem Blake, who shared his picture with Blake and added a GIF that read:

"Happy Birthday."

Ackeem Blake's birthday wish for Blake - Source: via @yohanblake on Instagram

Another athlete, Nick Mayhugh, who is a USA Paralympic athlete, also extended his wishes for Yohan Blake on his Instagram stories by writing:

"Happy birthday bro! @yohanblake God Bless🙏 "

Nick Mayhugh's birthday wish for Blake - Source: via @yohanblake on Instagram

Along similar lines, Jamaican shot putter Zara Northover shared her wish by uploading a picture of them together and wrote:

"🎉Happy Birthday🎉✨@yohanblake✨"

Zara Northover's birthday wish for Blake - Source: via @yohanblake on Instagram

Although the Jamaican sprinter is held in high regard by his fellow athletes, he had to endure one of his toughest campaigns till date and said that he noticed a lack of respect among fellow countrymen.

Yohan Blake opens up on witnessing a lack of support amid a tough season

Yohan Blake spent his 2024 battling with injuries and missed out on qualification for the Paris Olympics, making it a very tough year for him. Amid this, he said that he did not receive the respect he deserves from Jamaicans. His last race of this season was the 100m at the London Diamond League, where he finished last by clocking 10.23s.

Following this race, he spoke about his year and the lack of respect he noticed from Jamaicans.

"My head is all over the place right now because what I wanted to do at Jamaican Trials I didn't get to do. I did want to run my final Olympics. I didn't get to but the journey continues same way. Definitely it would be my final Olympics," said Yohan Blake.

He added:

"You know as I said, my own country Jamaica doesn't give me the respect and I'm happy they don't because other people outside do and they appreciate me more than my own country."

He further said:

“Jamaica loves winners and once you don't win they are not supporting you but I don't need their support. I have my own support staff, my own support team."

Yohan Blake trained with compatriot Usain Bolt earlier, which helped him improve his skills. Bolt even nicknamed Blake "The Beast" because of Blake's ruthless training style.