Hey Reader
In the golden era of Olympic sprint relays from 2008 to 2016, one rivalry always made the world pause and tighten with anticipation: Jamaica versus the USA.
Each time these two nations lined up, the tension was palpable. But the real electricity came the moment the baton reached the final pair of runners. The crowd roared like thunder, cameras flashed like lightning, and everything shifted.
It was during this era the world was introduced to Usain Bolt on the sprint track, Jamaica's lightning bolt in human form, the man who didn't just run but redefined speed.
At the 2012 London Olympics facing him across the track was Ryan Bailey, America's anchor runner, stepping into the most pressure-packed moment of his life, and as always at that final stretch, it was never just a race, it was a moment of truth.
Muscles tightened, commentators paused, and the whole world held its breath as two titans tore down the track. That night in London, Jamaica shattered the world record with a time of 36.84 seconds, with Bolt pulling away in those final meters to cement one of the most dominant performances in Olympic history.
The first three laps of a relay build the story, the rhythm, the suspense, the setup. But the final lap? That’s where the legends were made - where all the preparation, pain, discipline, and desire compress into a few unforgettable seconds.
And in many ways, that’s exactly what December feels like, the final lap of the year. The race has been long, and fatigue might be whispering in your ear, but this final stretch counts the most.
So take a deep breath, steady your mind, and lean into this month of December like Bolt, confident, fierce, unstoppable. The year isn’t over until you get into the new year with purpose, power, and a heart that won’t be stopped.
Welcome to December 😬
Josh 🙏🏼
