"Tough day in the office" - Yohan Blake expresses discontent after severe setback at Rabat Diamond League 2024

Yohan Blake recently expressed his dissatisfaction following a subpar performance at the 2024 Rabat Diamond League. Blake competed in the men's 100m event alongside Andre De Grasse, Rohan Watson, Pjai Austin, Emmanuel Eseme, and Jeremiah Azu.

Blake is a 100m world champion from 2011 and also secured a silver medal in the event at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. After withdrawing from the Shanghai Diamond League due to a hamstring injury, the Jamaican stepped on the Grand State de Marrakech in Ouahat Sidi Brahim, Morocco on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

However, the four-time Olympic medalist struggled to display an above-average performance and settled in eighth place after clocking 10.41 seconds. Eseme, who replaced Blake at the Shanghai Diamond League after his withdrawal, dominated the 100m pack, registering a decent time of 10.11 seconds. He was followed by the Canadian favorite De Grasse, who clocked 10.19 seconds.

Azu finished in third place, recording 10.25 seconds. Blake took to social media to express his dissatisfaction with the performance, stating it was a "tough day in the office."

"Tough day in the office but, the fight continues," Blake wrote. "Life is all about fighting even when the odds are against you. Keep believing! Keep fighting! It’s never over until you’re dead. The fight is still on💪🏿 Thank you to everyone who has been here with me."

"On to the next," he added.

"Just remain under the radar" - Yohan Blake aims to compete in his last Olympics in Paris

Yohan Blake of Jamaica in the heats of the mens 100m during the Athletics event on at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

Yohan Blake secured two Olympic gold medals in the 4x100m relay at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. Moreover, he also clinched two silver medals in the 100m and 200m events at the 2016 Olympics.

The 34-year-old has his sights fixed on securing a gold medal at his last Olympics before his retirement in Paris. During an interview with the Athletics Weekly, when asked if he thinks he would surprise the world, he said:

"I know I'm going to I don't think. What I want to do is just remain under the radar. When I'm on the line making it to the finals, everyone is not looking at me. One after I run they would be surprised.

Yohan Blake is expected to compete at the 2024 Monaco Diamond League, scheduled to be held on July 12, 2024.