Even as uncertainty swirls around the 2020 Summer Olympic Games that are under threat from the COVID19 pandemic, Kyron McMaster has revealed that he is training as if the Olympics are on.

This, as there has been some disruption to training because of restricted access to training facilities as the United States, goes into lockdown to combat the spread of the virus that has to date claimed more than 7000 lives globally.

The 23-year-old McMaster, the 2018 Commonwealth Games 400m hurdles champion, had a successful indoor season, running personal best times in the 300m and 400m, respectively. But, even as there have been disruptions in the form of meets being postponed or cancelled, the BVI star athlete said he and the other elite athletes in his TRS training group are focused on Tokyo.

“As of right now, we are still training, aiming towards the Olympics. (However) one major difficulty I’m having right now is because we train at a university, the school closes the campus, which forces us to step out of our normal schedule or routine to continue working hard,” said McMaster, who just missed out on a medal at the 2019 World Championships in Doha where when he finished fourth.

The lack of meets, he said, has not shaken his confidence as it relates to his preparation.

“It’s not really an issue because I’m a survivor and whether I only get in one race or two races, coach and I will make sure that when Olympics come we’re ready.”