Athletics-Fraser-Pryce rockets to Jamaican 100m title, books ticket to Tokyo

Two-time Olympic Champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the fastest woman alive, sped to a 10.71 second win in the women's 100m on Friday, the second day of Jamaica's national athletics championships.KINGSTON, Jamaica: Two-time Olympic Champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the fastest woman alive, sped to a 10.71 second win in the women's 100m on Friday, the second day of Jamaica's national athletics championships.

"It's amazing and I think all credit goes to my coach . You know he's such a firm believer in what I can do and what I'm capable of," she said. Shericka Jackson, who had set a lifetime best 10.77secs in the semi-finals, was elated to take second in 10.82secs and also punch a ticket to Tokyo. She moved up to joint 13th on the all time list.

"I'm really working on my state of mind and I'm physically ready. I've put in the work at training, so it will come down to who wants it more, so that's been the change for me this season," the Rio Olympic finalist said.

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