Usain Bolt’s record was broken by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who is now the most successful Jamaican competitor in the World Outdoor Athletics Championships’ history.
Fraser-Pryce was unfortunate not to defend her women’s 100-meter title on August 21 after Sha’Carri Richardson shocked the field to win gold in an exciting race.
The American blazed through in the last 20 metres to deny Shericka Jackson and Fraser-Pryce another Jamaican sweep. Jackson settled for silver as the latter took bronze.
Richardson posted a world-leading time of 10.65 seconds, with Jackson recording 10.72 seconds. Fraser-Pryce clocked a season-best time of 10.77 seconds.
Fraser-Pryce’s third-place finish now sees her move above Usain Bolt to 15 medals in the World Championships. Bolt won 14 medals – 11 of them gold – during his illustrious career.
His compatriot is now second in the all-time list behind American great, Allyson Felix, who leads the standings with 20 medals.
The 36-year-old has won 10 gold medals, including five in the 100m and four silver. Her third-place finish was her first-ever bronze medal in the World Championships.
Fraser-Pryce could medal again if she represents Jamaica in the 4 by 100m relays final on Sunday. She will not be participating in the 200m.