RIO DE JANIERO — Though Hansle Parchment won’t race in Rio because of a hamstring injury, the reigning bronze medalist from the London Games continues to have an impact on the star-studded Jamaican team.
It’s seen most in a mentality Parchment has shared with his younger teammates, one that imbues the always assured Jamaicans with an extra sense of confidence leading into competition.
“As my former teammate would say, ‘They all fear us,’ ” said 24-year-old hurdler Deuce Carter, one of several Jamaican runners set to make their Olympic debut. “That’s Hansle Parchment. So I’m using it as motivation.