The 1% gap may seem small, but it comes with exponential rewards.
For Italy’s Lamont Marcell Jacobs, clinching gold in the men’s 100m with a 9.80-second sprint not only etched his name in history but also opened doors to life-changing opportunities—brand endorsements, sponsorships, and bonuses.
Jacobs finished only 0.04 seconds faster than the silver medalist, American Fred Kerley.
Being #1 is not easy, though.
It requires orders of magnitude more hard work and focus.
But the extra effort is what separates an amazing accomplishment from a lifetime of rewards and opportunities that only the best enjoy.