After a disappointing performance at the Olympics in Paris, Florence javelin thrower Curtis Thompson reached out on social media to his supporters on Wednesday.
Thompson, 28, placed 27th Tuesday with a best throw of 251-11 in his 2nd Olympics. He’s a 4-time U.S. champion, 2-time Olympic Trials winner and the No. 3 American thrower in history.
On his Facebook page, Thompson wrote:
“Thank You! Thank you for the support! Thank you for the Love! Coach and our prep for this meet was great, I felt good and ready to throw far today but it just didn’t happen. Also I am okay!
“This Olympic journey doesn’t always end this way, and I know there are both sides of this Story. But there are a few things that are consistent. The love from family and friends and you all reminding me that this meet doesn’t define me as a person.
The support from Usatf year in and out reminding me this meet doesn’t define me as a an athlete!
All love”
From the Backstretch by Reuben Frank 