Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah defended her women's 100-meter title in Olympic record time of 10.61, breaking Florence Griffith Joyner's 33-year-old mark set in 1988.
Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah says she is grateful to "get back on the track" following injuriesJamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrates after winning the gold medal in the 100m final on July 31.
“I've been injured so much. I'm grateful I could get back on the track, and get back out on the track this year to retain the title," Thompson-Herah said following her win."Now, I have one more to go."Earlier today: Completing an all-Jamaican podium, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce finished second to claim silver in 10.74 and Shericka Jackson finished third in 10.76 -- a personal best -- to earn the bronze.
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