Elaine Thompson-Herah cemented her title as the world's fastest woman with a dominant performance at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon.
The defending Olympic champion won the women's 100-meter final with a time of 10.54 seconds. It's the event's second-fastest time behind only the legendary Florence Griffith Joyner.
American users can watch the race here:
The Olympic champ does it again! 🥇@FastElaine snags the win with a 10.54 in the 100m!#PreClassic x #DiamondLeague
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Canadian users can watch the race here:
Elaine Thompson-Herah 🔥🔥🔥
— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) August 21, 2021
The Olympic gold medallist makes it look easy with a winning time of 10.54 💨 The second-fastest time ever 🇯🇲
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Fellow Jamaicans Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson came in second and third, respectively.
Fraser-Pryce, the eight-time Olympic medalist, finished in 10.73. Meanwhile, Jackson equaled her personal-best time of 10.76.
American sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson finished last with a time of 11.14. The 21-year-old was competing in her first event since being suspended from the Tokyo Olympics.
