🏃‍♂️ Young Cayman sprinter optimistic despite not qualifying for Olympic Semifinals

Despite not qualifying for the Semifinals in his first Olympic Games, 18-year-old Cayman Islands sprinter Davonte Howell remains optimistic about his future in the sport. After his heat in the Men’s 100m, Howell stated, "I know exactly what I need to fix. It’s my first Games, and it definitely won’t be my last.” In the Preliminary Round, Howell won his heat, automatically qualifying for Round 1. Although he didn't advance to the Semifinals, he improved his time by seven-tenths of a second, finishing in 10.24 seconds. 🏃‍♂️

Howell's Olympic debut comes after his first collegiate season at the University of Tennessee, where he helped the 4x100m relay team qualify for the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Reflecting on his Olympic experience, Howell said, “I’m only 18, and I didn’t think people expected me to come out here and win the Olympic Games. So, it’s not really a big hit on my confidence... I’m glad that I made it this far this season. It has been a long season.” 🎓

Howell expressed his pride in representing the Cayman Islands at the Olympics and is looking forward to future opportunities. “It feels great, honestly, because that’s been one of my biggest dreams… to have the Cayman Islands behind me while I run. So, being able to put on this shirt with the flag on it and represent the Cayman Islands on the biggest stage there is, I’m really happy.” 🇰🇾