The 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, will forever be remembered for Jamaica’s spectacular sweep in the women’s 100m final — a moment of pure sprinting brilliance that not only showcased the Caribbean nation’s unrivaled depth in the event but also underscored its historical dominance in global sprinting. On the night of July 17, 2022, the Jamaican trio of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson, and Elaine Thompson-Herah delivered a 1-2-3 finish that electrified Hayward Field and captivated athletics fans across the world.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce led the charge with a phenomenal time of 10.67 seconds, winning her fifth world 100m title — a feat unmatched in the history of the event.
At 35 years old, she defied age and expectations, adding another golden chapter to her already glittering legacy. Her crisp start and flawless acceleration left the field chasing her from the first stride. Fraser-Pryce’s win not only cemented her status as one of the greatest sprinters of all time but also served as an inspiration for athletes navigating longevity in sport.
Hot on her heels was Shericka Jackson, who clocked a personal best of 10.73 seconds to claim silver.
Jackson, a former 400m specialist, had transformed herself into a formidable 100m and 200m contender. Her powerful finish displayed the versatility and raw speed that she had honed over the past seasons. Jackson’s rise to prominence in the shorter sprints hinted at Jamaica’s continued evolution and regeneration of sprint talent.
Completing the sweep was double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah, who took bronze in 10.81 seconds. Although slightly off her scintillating form from the Tokyo Olympics, where she ran a personal best of 10.54, Thompson-Herah’s performance still reflected her world-class capabilities and cemented Jamaica’s complete dominance in the final.
Together, the three women became only the third nation to sweep the medals in a women’s 100m final at the World Championships — and the second to do so in this event after the USA in 1991.
The Jamaican sweep was more than just a medal haul. It was a celebration of a culture that consistently nurtures sprinting excellence. With their victory, Fraser-Pryce, Jackson, and Thompson-Herah not only brought glory to their nation but also inspired future generations of Jamaican athletes.
Their podium moment — three proud women draped in the black, green, and gold — symbolized not just athletic success but national pride, unity, and female empowerment.
Jamaica’s achievement in Eugene sparked conversations worldwide about the island’s dominance in women’s sprinting. From the grassroots programs to world-class coaching, from the Champs school competitions to Olympic golds, Jamaica’s sprint pipeline has produced champions year after year. The 2022 sweep was not a fluke — it was the result of years of investment, culture, and unrelenting ambition.
In the end, the 2022 women’s 100m final was more than a race. It was a moment of history written in Jamaican gold, silver, and bronze — a sensational sweep that will live on in the annals of tra
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