PreClassic: Elaine Thompson-Herah, Trayvon Win The 100m Races
Written By Uche Dozie
The woman and men 100 metres at the much anticipated Preclassic Diamond League event reigned in the midst of a star-studded pack.
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Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica won the women’s 100m at the in a Season’s Best (SB) of 10.79s (1.7) making a statement to her sprint rival at Prefontaine Classics on Saturday.
She defeated America’s Sha’Carri Richardson who ran an impressive SB of 10.92s, edging Olympic Bronze medallist, Shericka Jackson of Jam into third as she also ran 10.92s.
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Being in the back foot at the beginning of the race at Hayward Field, Thompson-Herah powered down the stretch to retain her Eugene Diamond League meet title in 10.79.
“I’m excited, I crossed the line healthy, I didn’t care about the time,” said the Jamaican, who has been grappling with a shoulder injury and lingering Achilles issues.
“I’m getting into shape, I’m getting where I need to be.”
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On the men’s side, Bromell reacted fastest to sound of the gun to win the in 9.93 seconds, drawing on the roaring crowd as he led an American podium sweep.
His in 9.93, .08 time was off the fastest time in the world this year held by Kenyan Ferdinand Omanyala.
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Bromell, the world’s fastest man last year yet eliminated in the Olympic semifinals, was followed by Olympic silver medalist Fred Kerley (9.98), world 100m champion Christian Coleman (10.04) and world 200m champion Noah Lyles (10.05).
“When people complain and things like, ‘Is he going to show up in a big race?’ This year I’m worried only about myself,” Bromell said, according to The Associated Press. “I don’t care what the naysayers say.”
“I was happy to come out with a win but there was a lot of technical stuff that I feel like I messed up on,” Bromell said. “I’m pretty sure I’m already getting messages from my coach on things that we can fix.”
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