Goldson: I wanted to run sub-10
Published:Friday | August 4, 2023 | 12:10 AMOrane Buchanan/Staff Reporter
World University Games 100 metres gold medallist Kadrian Goldson has one regret after he won one of two medals for the small Jamaican team which went to Chengdu, China.
Jamaica’s second medal came from discus thrower Kai Chang while the third member of the team, Mickaell Moodie, reached the semi-finals of the women’s 100m.
Goldson, who clocked 10.04 seconds to win the 100m, said it was great to secure the gold medal but he wanted a faster time. South Africa’s Phatutshedzo Maswanganyi clocked 10.06 for second while China’s Guanfeng Chen was third in 10.17.
“It’s a great feeling, as I came here to win and I did just that. I wanted to run sub-10 but, unfortunately, that didn’t happen. So, it’s now for me to regroup, refocus and aim for another personal best later in the season. I didn’t get a perfect start and I had to chase down Maswanganyi as he separated himself from me between 30 and 60 metres,” Goldson said.
Chang, who secured silver in the men’s discus throw with a championship best performance effort of 61.82 metres, was disappointed he did not mine gold. He said the weather proved a deciding factor as heavy rain affected the throwing ring.
“My mind was set on the gold medal, so I’m very disappointed with the performance. However, based on the conditions, I can’t complain. The throwing ring had an effect on a lot of us in the competition. The people who did well were the shorter throwers who don’t use the ring to their advantage. As a tall thrower, I use the ring to my advantage,” he explained.
Chang added that, going forward, he thinks that being more disciplined and consistent could help in improving his performances.
“I feel like I need to be more disciplined and more consistent going into these competitions, but, generally speaking, it’s one of those experiences that you have to just accept,” Chang added.
Moodie was pleased to register a new personal best of 11.58.
“I was hoping to advance to the final, so I’m a bit disappointed. But I’m grateful to have gotten in a personal best in the semi-finals. I definitely need to work on my finish and improve my form,” he said.