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Retirement furthest from my mind, says VCB
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May 5, 2016

Retirement furthest from my mind, says VCB

KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) – One of Jamaica’s most celebrated female athletes, Veronica Campbell-Brown, says retirement plans are furthest from her mind as she approaches her 34th birthday.

Campbell-Brown, who turns 34 on May 15, is eyeing her next Olympic games this summer in Brazil.

With 17 Olympic and World Championships medals to her name, the Jamaican sprinter says she has no intention of limiting her potential.

“Actually, I don’t feel a day older. I feel as young and as fresh as ever. So I will just train hard and stay focused as I feel good,” said Campbell-Brown, who will be 38 in 2020 when the next Olympic Games are scheduled.

“I do not put limits on myself, and I am not closing any doors because I do not know what God has in store for me. So I will just take it season by season, and right now I am focused on the 2016 season.”

Campbell-Brown is preparing to compete in Jamaica’s national trials next month in order to gain selection on the country’s team for the Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil.

“Based on my experience, it is always tough to make my team,” Campbell-Brown said.

“Jamaica has a lot of great athletes. I expect it to be as tough as always.”

Last season she struggled with less than impressive performances but recovered to take bronze in the 200m at the World Championships and helped Jamaica to gold in the 4x100m.

“I do expect things to be better and to move smoother than last year. Preparations have been going well. I am excited about the season,” said Campbell-Brown, who has a personal best of 10.76 seconds in the 100m and 21.74 in the 200m.

“I am just focusing on making the team to Rio and then go from there”.

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