Elaine Thompson-Herah Breaks Record in 100m Final

Elaine Thompson-Herah crossed the finish line in 10.61 seconds, breaking Florence Griffith Joyner's 33-year-old Olympic record in the 100m final.

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah cemented her legacy as one of the greatest sprinters of all-time Saturday morning.

Thompson-Herah now holds the second-fastest time ever in the women’s 100m.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce holds the third-fastest time after she ran a 10.63-second time in June.

Fraser-Pryce took home the silver medal with a 10.74-second time and Shericka Jackson took the bronze with a personal best time of 10.76 seconds.

Thompson-Herah and Fraser-Pryce will compete for Jamaica in the women’s 4x100m relay.

American Sha’ Carri Richardson was considered to be the main threat for Fraser Pryce and Thompson-Herah in the 100m race but was left off the U.S. Olympic team roster after a positive test for THC.

Thompson-Herah's record-breaking time has solidified her position as a top contender in the track and field athletics world.

The Jamaican team's clean sweep of the podium is a testament to their **strong training and dedication**.

As Thompson-Herah looks to the future, she will face tough competition from other top athletes in the sport.

But for now, she can bask in the glory of her **record-breaking achievement**.

Thompson-Herah's time of 10.61 seconds is a **dated statistic** that will be remembered for years to come.

The crowd was on the edge of their seats as Thompson-Herah crossed the finish line, **securing her place in history**.

And with this win, Thompson-Herah has proven herself to be a **force to be reckoned with** in the track and field athletics world.

So what's next for this **talented athlete**?

Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure - Elaine Thompson-Herah is a name to watch in the world of track and field athletics.