The Jamaican blew away a world-class field in a time of 10.71 seconds to claim her fourth world championship title and eighth world title overall. Sunday's victory came just 13 months after Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce gave birth to her first son, Zyon.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce further staked her claim as one of the greatest female sprinters of all time by storming to victory in the women's 100 meters final at the World Championships in Doha.
The Jamaican blew away a world-class field in a time of 10.71 seconds to claim her fourth world championship title in the discipline and eighth world title overall. Sunday's victory came just 13 months after Fraser-Pryce gave birth to her first son, Zyon. "My secret is just staying humble and just know who you are as a person and athlete and just continue to work hard," the 32-year-old said after her victory, where she was joined on the track by Zyon.
READ: Women's marathon to go ahead at World Championships despite heat fearsShelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrates winning the women's 100m final at the World Athletics Championships.'I got my unicorns'Much like Usain Bolt had dominated the world of men's sprinting, his compatriot has been the woman to beat for years -- her first of two Olympic gold medals came back in 2008.Her performance in Doha was a testament to such longevity, with her latest time just 0.
READ: 'I don't see this as a personal issue,' says Seb Coe on Caster Semenya caseFraser-Pryce held off the challenge of Britain's Dina Asher-Smith Very few people were in the stadium to watch the women's 100m final. Crowd concerns Despite Fraser-Pryce's remarkable performance, very few spectators were there to see it.
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