Kingston (Jamaica) (AFP)
Jamaican sprint star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce became the second fastest woman in 100m history on Saturday, setting a record 10 sec 63 (wind: + 1.3m / s) during the meeting Olympic Destiny in Kingston.
The reigning world champion and two-time Olympic 100m champion (2008 and 2012), aged 34, strikes a blow less than two months before the Tokyo Olympics (July 23 - August 8).
Only the American Florence Griffith-Joyner, deceased, on whom weigh strong suspicions, had managed to do better than the Jamaican with in particular her world record in 10 sec 49 established in 1988.
After the exploits of the young American Sha'Carri Richardson (10 sec 72 in April), Fraser-Pryce recalled that she should be counted on in Tokyo this summer, with this new personal best (the old one dated from 2012 with 10 sec 70).
Fraser-Pryce becomes the 2nd performer of all time ahead of American Carmelita Jeter (10.64 in 2009), who immediately congratulated her.
"I know how deserved it is. You came back after giving birth to a child and showing the world how talented and passionate you are. You are officially the fastest woman alive," Jeter tweeted. , retired athlete.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce completes an extraordinary record with this time: she has six Olympic medals at 35, including two titles over 100 m, and ten world medals including four titles over 100 m and one over 200 m.
Despite this, the discreet Jamaican has long lived in the imposing shadow of her compatriot Usain Bolt.
Originally from Waterhouse, a violent Kingston ghetto, Fraser-Pryce gave birth to her son Zyon on August 7, 2017, not enough to prevent her from coming back even stronger.
She devotes time to charities, being moreover an ambassador for Unicef, where she campaigns for better conditions for childbirth in Jamaica, or for better information on breastfeeding.
The only downside is that she was suspended for six months for doping with oxycodone (opioid) in 2010.
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