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Elaine Thompson-Herah discusses missing out on a personal trip to Budapest by saying, "I was in tears for two weeks."

Elaine Thompson-Herah discussed her disappointment at not being selected for the Jamaican solo squad to compete in the World Championships in Budapest in a post-race interview following the Zurich Diamond League. Elaine Thompson-Herah, an Olympic winner, finally shared her feelings over missing out on a position for Jamaica at the World Championships in Budapest. Thompson-Herah described the emotional suffering she experienced as a result of not participating in an individual event in Budapest in an interview with nationwideradiojm.com.The fact that I did not make the individual team for the world championships was quite difficult. I sobbed for two weeks because I didn't want the season to end, but my spouse insisted that I go on.I'm a warrior; crying and feeling agony are not bad things, said the multiple Olympic winner.