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Fraser-Pryce Secures Ninth World Championships Berth as Thompson Runs 9.75

The Kingston championships finalized Jamaica’s roster for the World Championships in Tokyo

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (l) und Gina Lückenkemper umarmen sich bei den Olympischen Spielen 2024 in Paris.
Jamaikas Kishane Thompson bei den Olympischen Spielen in Paris
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Jubelschrei: Sprintstar Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Overview

  • Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce finished third in the women’s 100m in 10.91 seconds to earn a record-extending ninth appearance at the World Championships at age 38, marking a celebration of her career and gratitude to her supporters.
  • Kishane Thompson won the men’s 100m in 9.75 seconds, setting a personal best that elevates him to the sixth-fastest man in history behind Gatlin, Powell, Blake, Tyson Gay and Bolt.
  • Tina Clayton claimed her first national 100m title with a personal best of 10.81 seconds and Shericka Jackson secured second in 10.88 seconds to join Fraser-Pryce and Clayton on Jamaica’s Tokyo team.
  • Results from the Jamaican national championships in Kingston on June 28 officially sealed the sprint squad for the World Championships running September 13 to 21 in Tokyo.
  • The trials highlighted Jamaica’s sprinting depth, with veteran stars and emerging talents delivering performances that set the stage for medal contention in Tokyo.