Thompson-Herah wins 100m in Paris

Jamaica`s Elaine Thompson-Herah competes to win in the women`s 100 meters event during the IAAF Diamond League athletics meet at the Charlety Stadium in Paris. Pic/AFP

Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah stormed to victory in the women's 100m at the Paris Diamond League on Saturday although the 33-year-old world record remains frustratingly out of reach.

The Jamaican star clocked a meet record of 10.72sec to see off Tokyo bronze medallist Shericka Jackson in 10.97sec. "I'm delighted with my performance," she said.

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