It was not easy competing in the same era as the legendary Usain Bolt, yet when Yohan Blake thinks back to his humble beginnings, the 33-year-old remains grateful for all that he has managed to accomplish while going up against his more illustrious Jamaican compatriot and long-time training partner.
At the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, Blake would benefit after Bolt suffered a rare disqualification, taking victory in the 100m in 9. 92 seconds, making him the youngest 100m world champion at 21 years and 245 days. There were those who tried to downplay his win, but the chatter ceased after Blake went on to clock the second fastest time ever in the 200m (19. 26) that same year.
