In this episode, our host, Donald Smith and Noel Francis speaks with Jamaica Olympian, Damion Thomas discussing “Obstacles and Lessons”.

Damion Thomas is a 110m hurdler who has represented Jamaica at the Olympic Games in Tokyo  2020.  The former Louisiana State University (LSU) athlete equalled Wilhem Belocian's 110m hurdle junior world record of 12.99s when winning the Junior National Championships in Kingston, Jamaica in June 2018. He also won the 110m hurdles at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships.

Damion shares how he got started in track and field and the influence of his parents , who are former track and field athletes on his decision to chose the sport. He also speaks about his decision to represent Jamaica even though he was born in the United States of America

1. His struggles with injury in 2019 and how he overcame them mentally and physically. 
2. The pandemic and the impact on his career 
3. His mindset for major events and championships 
4. His transition to Olympic height of the 110m hurdle

The Louisiana State University (LSU) High School alum also discussed one of his biggest disappointments of his career (his placement in the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Championships) and how he used it to motivate him in preparation for the National Senior Trials in Jamaica. 

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