Sha’Carri Richardson humbled in 100m comeback as Thompson-Herah flirts with Flo-Jo
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- Elaine Thompson-Herah wins blockbuster 100m in 10.54sec
- Fraser-Pryce and Jackson complete Jamaican podium sweep
- Sha'Carri Richardson finishes in last place in time of 11.14sec
Elaine Thompson-Herah came within 0.05 seconds of Florence Griffith Joyner's 33-year-old 100m world record as she clocked the second fastest time ever at the Diamond League meeting in Eugene.
The Jamaican blazed to victory at the Prefontaine Classic in 10.54sec, eclipsing the 10.61s she ran to defend her Olympic title in Tokyo last month.
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