Sprint rocket Blake

“Still needs to get the performance on the track”

Yohan Blake, currently the fastest active man in the world, the second fastest in history behind compatriot Usain Bolt over 100 meters in 9.69, presented himself as a star to touch before his start at the athletics meeting in Eisenstadt. On Wednesday evening, the Jamaican will meet Austrian Markus Fuchs, among others. Before that, he chatted to the "Krone" newspaper about his current form, his Olympic qualification and his commitment to disadvantaged children.

His successes are impressive, even if they date back a few years. World champion in 2011, Olympic silver in 2012 and 2016 - two Olympic relay gold medals with none other than Usain Bolt. Yohan Blake was a hands-on star in the run-up to the meeting in Eisenstadt, patiently fulfilling selfie and autograph requests.