National discus record holder, United States-based Jason Morgan. - file

National discus record holder, Jason Morgan, coming off his latest win at the Kansas Relays meet this past weekend, is renewing his call for financial support as he continues to prepare to represent Jamaica at the Olympic Games in London this summer.

Morgan hurled the discus 61.65 metres for his seventh straight win this season. During the stretch he improved the national record from 64.11m to 65.61m, a throw that ranks him at number eight in the world so far this season.

Despite the win in Kansas, Morgan was a bit disappointed with the performance. "I wanted to throw farther but it was a hurtful weekend for me," he said, lamenting the lack of support he has endured despite his consistency. "I try my best to stay positive and block certain things out but I thank God for strength to go through and get the victory."

However, he is celebrating the win as it was yet another throw over 60 metres.

"It's a really good feeling to come to the Kansas Relays and become the discus champion. The conditions were not that great to throw far but I thank God for the victory. As the Jamaican record holder it gives me great confidence going into this summer's Olympic Games."

desperately needs help

The three-time All-American thrower believes that if he continues winning, the help he so desperately needs to get to meets and to support his training programme will eventually come.

"I am trying to get as many wins and good results as possible so someone, a company, the Jamaica Athletic Administrative Association (JAAA) or the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) can offer me some urgent financial support," he said. "I am still struggling and desperately seeking assistance to go to these meets and support my training and preparation for London."

Morgan said he is already over his meagre budget attending track meets and paying entry fees and for accommodation and other expenses. He believes he deserves better.

"I am currently ranked eighth in the world. I have done a lot as a Jamaican discus thrower. It's getting frustrating and motivating at the same time," he said. "My only option now is just to keep the faith and continue to go on against all odds as a thrower doing the non-traditional event for my country, but I am going to keep praying and work hard until new doors open for me."