Tokyo: Fueled by three individual 100 meter medalists, Jamaica jumped to the emirical victory in a female 4x100m relay on Friday, posted a national record of 41.02 seconds to complete well from the United States and England.
Elaine Thompson-Herhi, who now has the three sprint teeth available in Tokyo, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson delivered again, after Briana Williams had done her job at the opening leg.
It was Jamaican’s first gold in the event since 2004, after returning to silver behind the US in London and Rio.
There is talk about the world record but all leading teams have several changes in failure, and no doubt waiting nervously.
But when the men’s race comes and goes and lights out at the stadium, no official notification from each appeal and medalist is safe to celebrate.
“I just excited for the team to come here and put on a show,” Thompson-Herhi said, who claimed doubled doubled earlier this week.
“The feeling is real to catch three gold and we get a national record.” Fraser-Pryce, who took silver at 100m but was only managed fourth in 200m, added: “We are very grateful to win this gold medal for Jamaica on the day of national independence.
For two years we have overcome it today special.” British women have been Setting a national record in the fastest qualification for the final and even though they were not Seclick, they were commensurate with their second consecutive bronze.
“I see some people, I like ‘Oh it’s time to move’,” said Dina Asher-Smith, who runs an extraordinary third leg.
“But I’m one of the best sprint athletes in the world and I just need to keep it on the corner and make sure I come to Daryll Neita like a train.”