LIVINGSTON SCOTT, STAR Writer

Jermaine Gonzales is looking forward to competing with Jamaica's new crop of 400 metres runners at tomorrow's Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) All Comers meet at the National Stadium.

Gonzales, who has been sidelined by injury for more than two years, said the young emerging stars motivate him to get back to his best.

He also wants to share his experience with them and help them to grow because he hoping that the time has come for Jamaica to dominate the event on a world stage once again.

"It has been a while since Jamaica produced so many talented 400m runners at such age. I am excited and happy for them, this is an event we use to dominate and we want to get back to dominating it.

"There are a lot of talented youngsters in the event now and they need guidance. So for me, it is to give back and at the same time compete with them and encourage them and help make them into better athletes," he said.

"We want to see them push on a recapture the legacy of Herb McKenley and Arthur Wint and people like that, and I have experienced and a lot to give back to the younger ones," he added.

The athlete said despite being being older and experienced he has not lost his drive and motivation.

"Once I am healthy, I will always compete against the best and do well," he commented.

"I am still here. I am not out of the game yet. I have a lot of fans and they have been waiting a long time and they anxiously awaits the return of Jermaine Gonsalves."