Jamaica claimed a 1-2-3 in women’s 100m
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah is a Double Olympic champion, defending the title she won in Rio five years ago with another gold in the women’s 100m final in Tokyo.
Thompson-Herah, whose time of 10.61 seconds also clinched a new Olympic record, was also followed by two of her compatriots, with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson taking silver and bronze respectively.
Her two teammates were not, however, in any great rush to offer their congratulations after crossing the line.
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Jamaica dominates women's 100m finals at Tokyo Olympics with Gold, Silver & Bronze.
Elaine Thompson-Herah took gold with a Olympic record of 10.61s
#Olympics #Tokyo2020#Olympics2021 #Olympics2020 #100m pic.twitter.com/J2FHaWooLA— Sri Lanka Tweet ?? (@SriLankaTweet) July 31, 2021
As Thompson-Herah wheeled away in celebration, Fraser-Pryce and Jackson kept their distance, preferring to watch the big screen for news of their times. Only a few minutes later did they offer a very brief congratulatory pat on the shoulder.
The fastest woman on earth! ??
Elaine Thompson Herah wins the 100m final and retains her crown from Rio 2016! She’s just ran the second fastest time in ??????? ?#Tokyo2020 | #Athletics pic.twitter.com/JXINnWDX0i
— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) July 31, 2021
The frosty reaction was clocked – and enjoyed – by many of those watching:
Brilliantly salty reaction from the Jamaicans to their teammate winning the 100m.
— Dave Pritchard (@DavePritchard83) July 31, 2021
Tell me more about the intra-squad beef in the Jamaican sprint team. #Olympics
— Isabelle Westbury (@izzywestbury) July 31, 2021
A bit awkward between Thompson-Herah and her Jamaican teammates there. Incredible frosty atmosphere #Olympics #Athletics
— Matt Hatch ? (@MattHatch) July 31, 2021
Such a bizarre celebration from @FastElaine's Jamaican teammates. I understand they're disappointed they didn't beat her but that was a cold and awkward embrace between her and the other girls. ? Superb race however, lightening pace ⚡ #Tokyo2020 #bbcolympics #TokyoOlympics
— Lost&Alone (@LostAlone37) July 31, 2021
Someone must know what the Jamaican sprinters beef is? That was some almost Oscar worthy contempt for their teammate’s victory.
— Elizabeth Ammon (@legsidelizzy) July 31, 2021
While it appears plenty – BBC commentary team included – are of the opinion the trio do not get on, the picture below shows things were slightly less frosty a few moments later.
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