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Perhaps the most surprising gold at Paris 2024 Olympics was to Rojé Stonawho in the discus throw mocked probably the number one favorite, the Lithuanian Mykolas Aleknajust 3 cm (70.00 to 69.97). In this regard, the Jamaican gave an interesting interview to the microphones of ‘CNN’. Here are his most interesting statements.
“Winning at Paris 2024 was something I thought aboutbut experiencing that moment made me feel different. It was definitely awesome because I made history and learned a lot. I did more than I thought I would. I wanted to finish in the top three. When Mykolas (Alekna ed.), broke the Olympic record, I thought ‘Well, I could have expected it’. I showed him my respect, because we’re both pitchers. I was watching his father when I started throwing the discus. The way I held the puck, the angle I threw it and the speed of my right arm they were something I was aiming for and I’m just lucky that they came at the right time. That launch for me was one of the best ever. Now that I’ve thrown 70 meters I’m used to that kind of distance, I know what it takes to get there. So now there is still a chance that I can compete at a high level.”
Then he talked about the possibility of moving on to NFLfrom the moment he took part in the training camps of the Green Bay Packers and gods New Orleans Saints: “If there’s a 99% chance I’ll make an NFL team then obviously I’m going to trybut if it’s only one or two then I have to be realistic. The coaches aren’t going to say ‘Oh, he’s new to football, let’s make him understand.’ That’s why they’re trying to test every rookie, because I’m just one of many rookies, I’m on probation. I tried to watch the guys ahead of me and make sure I was doing something similar. Everywhere I go people don’t ask me if I’m a thrower, but if I play football, especially in the United States. As soon as I get advice from coaches and agents, I will be in a better position to make a very important decision. I’m curious about what I can do on the field and if I end up playing in the NFL I would be very happy“.
