Amazing Shelly-Ann

DOHA, Qatar:

When Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won the women's 100 metres at the 2019 World Championships yesterday, it was the sixth time she was claiming the title as world fastest woman at a global athletics championships.

But, according to her, this one is the 'most special' as her son, Zyon, was here to witness it.

"This is definitely the most special title for me, being 32 year old . I know a lot of persons have a lot of things to say when you reach 30, plus after having a baby. To be able to still do the things that I have done over the years is definitely a plus for me," Fraser-Pryce said.

"Tonight, I got to do something a lot of women dream about doing-- to have my son and husband in the stands watching and being able to cheer me on. It is definitely something special."

Fraser-Pryce's victory may have provided the blue-print for athletes in this era who are trying to return to the pinnacle of their sporting disciplines after giving birth.

Allyson Felix, who like Fraser-Pryce, has won multiple World and Olympic titles, said that the former Wolmer's Girls star's victory will serve as a source of motivation for her journey back to the top of the sport.

Very encouraging

"She is amazing. She has helped me along this journey. I am so happy for her and it very encouraging," Felix said. "I think everyone's situation is going to be different but she shows that it is possible and she is an inspiration."

Fraser- Pryce won the final in a season's best 10.71 seconds but her training partner, Elaine Thompson, finished just outside of the medals with 10.93, while Jonielle Smith was sixth in 11.06.

"I am so disappointed. But nevertheless, I finished healthy. I came out today to deliver but the legs weren't firing," Thompson said.

Britain's Dina-Asher Smith won the silver medal in a national record time of 10.83, while Marie-Josee Ta Lou claimed the bronze medal in 10.90.

Jamaica's mixed relay 4x400m team also finished in podium position. The team of Nathon Allen, Roniesha McGregor, Tiffany James and Javon Francis broke the national record they set in the preliminary round when they stopped the clock at 3:11.78 to erase the old mark of 3:12.73. The American team won the race in a world record time of 3:09.34.

Today, national record holders Fedrick Dacres and Natoya Goule will try to improve on the country's medal count, currently three, when they contest the finals of the men's discus throw and the women's 800m, respectively.

Dacres and Goule came into the championships with the second longest throw and second fastest time in their respective disciplines.