15 August,2016 08:19 AM IST | | AFP
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson stormed to victory in the women’s 100m here on Saturday to end the Olympic reign of compatriot Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Thompson surged to the front to cross in 10.71sec
Jamaican Elaine Thompson (right) hugs compatriot Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce after the 100m final at Rio on Saturday
Rio De Janeiro: Jamaica's Elaine Thompson stormed to victory in the women's 100m here on Saturday to end the Olympic reign of compatriot Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Thompson surged to the front to cross in 10.71sec. Tori Bowie of the United States took silver with 10.83sec while Fraser-Pryce claimed bronze in 10.86.
Jamaican Elaine Thompson (right) hugs compatriot Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce after the 100m final at Rio on Saturday. Pic/AFP
"When I crossed the line and glanced across to see I was clear (I) didn't quite know how to celebrate," a jubilant Thompson said. "There is a big screen back home in my community in Jamaica. I can't imagine what is happening there right now."
The win ended 29-year-old Fraser-Pryce's hopes of a hat-trick of 100m titles after her gold medals in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. Instead it was Thompson who confirmed herself as the next star of Jamaican women's sprinting with an imperious display at the Olympic Stadium.
"What I'm most happy about is that the 100m title is staying in Jamaica," said Fraser-Pryce. "I'm on the podium with my training partner. I'm proud of Jamaica - just look at my hair," added Fraser-Pryce.
