Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica won the gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Women’s 100m final with the second fastest time in history.

In the women’s 100m final of the Olympic Games, defending champion Elaine Thompson-Hera led Jamaica to sweep the home court and became the second fastest woman in history with a staggering 10.61 seconds.

Shirley-Ann Fraser-Pryce has been seeking a third gold medal in the game. On Saturday, she won the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium with 10.74, and Shirika Jackson finished third with 10.76.

“I’m really happy to come back and keep my title. My chest hurts and I am so happy,” said Thompson-Hera, whose time was taken by the world record holder Flo at the 1988 Olympics with a score of 10.49. Florence Griffith-Joyner goes beyond.

Fraser-Pryce took time out of the sport in order to have a baby, but arrived in Tokyo with an amazing score of 10.63-the fastest result of the year.

She started the race strongly and was ahead of the field, but Thompson-Herah caught up, and after the two were tied together, the latter sprinted forward with about 40 meters left.

Thompson Hera, wearing a shiny headband, began to celebrate, then raised her left hand to cross the finish line, continued to sprint for some distance, and then happily lay on the track.

Before introducing the eight sprinters, the organizers increased the evening atmosphere by turning off the lights and illuminating the 100m section of the track. Among them, six sprinters completed the race in less than 11 seconds in the intense competition.

Thompson-Hera gave a clue earlier that she was in her best form and dominated the semifinals. Although she eased before the finish line, she returned home with a score of 10.76.

Jamaica also swept the women’s 100m medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Thompson-Herah, who also won the 200m championship in 2016, has two gold medals, and Fraser-Pryce won two gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze medal.

“I can’t find these words. I screamed because I was so happy,” said Thompson-Hara, who will also try to keep her 200m title in Tokyo.

“Last month I didn’t expect that I would stand here to keep my title. For five years, I have been battling my (Achilles tendon) injury. Keep me focused and calm… There is nothing to prove. “

Gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah, silver medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (left) and bronze medalist Shericka Jackson (from Jamaica) celebrate after the final [Phil Noble/Reuters]