Today Jamaica made history as all three participants of the Womens’ 100m Finals captured medal positions at the Beijing Olympics.
It was the first time in Olympic sprint history one country has taken all three medals.
What was believed to be a 1-2-3 victory for Shelly-Ann Fraser, Sherone Simpson & Kerron Stewart turned out to be something more spectacular.
Not only did they all win medals but they won 1 Gold and 2 silvers in one race, a PHENOMENAL RESULT.
Shelly-Ann Fraser is the undisputed first place gold medal winning, Olympic champion. However, Olympic officials had to assess the photo finish for second and third place.
History was made when they said Sherone Simpson and Kerron Stewart were declared inseparable while crossing the line. There was not even a fingernail’s length to clearly distinguish a second and third place victor. This is undoubtedly an unprecedented result in Olympic history.
What kind of statement is that for Jamaican track and field?
With Amazonian like strength their legs took them as fast as they could to the finish line. Deservedly, winning what they have worked and trained so long and hard for.
After the race a protest by the United States of America was lodged for the award of the bronze medal, if Jamaica is to be awarded two silver medals. It has resulted in the delay of the awards presentation ceremony for the event.
The appeal by the United States looks unlikely to succeed as IOC rules stipulate that only three individual medals are issued per race depending on results and not three medal colours (gold, silver and bronze).
Womens 100m Finals – First, Second and Second?
Sunday, August 17th, 2008Today Jamaica made history as all three participants of the Womens’ 100m Finals captured medal positions at the Beijing Olympics.
It was the first time in Olympic sprint history one country has taken all three medals.
What was believed to be a 1-2-3 victory for Shelly-Ann Fraser, Sherone Simpson & Kerron Stewart turned out to be something more spectacular.
Not only did they all win medals but they won 1 Gold and 2 silvers in one race, a PHENOMENAL RESULT.
Shelly-Ann Fraser is the undisputed first place gold medal winning, Olympic champion. However, Olympic officials had to assess the photo finish for second and third place.
History was made when they said Sherone Simpson and Kerron Stewart were declared inseparable while crossing the line. There was not even a fingernail’s length to clearly distinguish a second and third place victor. This is undoubtedly an unprecedented result in Olympic history.
What kind of statement is that for Jamaican track and field?
With Amazonian like strength their legs took them as fast as they could to the finish line. Deservedly, winning what they have worked and trained so long and hard for.
After the race a protest by the United States of America was lodged for the award of the bronze medal, if Jamaica is to be awarded two silver medals. It has resulted in the delay of the awards presentation ceremony for the event.
The appeal by the United States looks unlikely to succeed as IOC rules stipulate that only three individual medals are issued per race depending on results and not three medal colours (gold, silver and bronze).
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