Olympic champion Jacobs is building strength in Florida’s tranquil lifestyle

Marcell Jacobs Makes Bold Move to Defend Olympic Title

In a bold move to defend his Olympic 100m title in Paris this summer, Marcell Jacobs has made a radical decision to part ways with his coach in Italy and relocate to the United States. The 29-year-old sprinter, who stunned the athletics world with two gold medals at the Covid-delayed Tokyo Olympics, is now training with Rana Reider in Florida.

Jacobs, who was born in the US but raised in Italy, teamed up with Reider, whose training group includes top sprinters like Trayvon Bromell, Andre De Grasse, and Abdul Hakim Sani Brown. Despite facing a series of muscular problems and a disappointing performance at last year’s world championships, Jacobs is determined to come back stronger this year.

“I know it’s not easy, but I’ll do my best to arrive in Paris and win the gold medal again in the 100m and the 4x100m for sure,” Jacobs said. The sprinter admitted that the transition to training in the US was challenging but ultimately beneficial for his performance.

With Olympic qualification on the line at the World Athletics Relays in Nassau, Jacobs and his team are focused on securing their spots for the upcoming Games. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe praised the event, which features 893 athletes from 54 countries, as a star-studded cast and a relay event for the ages.

As Jacobs prepares to defend his title on the world stage, all eyes will be on his performance in Paris this summer.