Sprint sensation Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stormed to gold as Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteguonor was left ruing a very, very bad start in the final of the women’s 100m at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing on Monday.
Fraser-Pryce successfully defended her 100m title with a mark of 10.76secs in a straightforward victory at the Bird Best Stadium.
Dutchwomam, Dafne Schippers, claimed silver in a national record 10.81secs, while American, Tori Bowie, won bronze in 10.86secs.
Having been outright favourite for the world title throughout the years, the Jamaican left nothing to chance, storming out of her block to an explosive start; she opened up a three metre gap only to be chased down the track by European champion, Schippers, at which time she had already assured herself of the first step across the finish line.
Fraser-Pryce has now won the world 100m title for a third time since her first triumph in Berlin six years ago.
Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce Claims Women’s 100m Gold for the Third Time in Beijing. Image: Getty via Guardian Sport.
It was a bad day in office for Team Nigeria’s medal hopeful, Okagbare-Igho, who ended up in eighth position in 11.02secs.
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