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Elaine Thompson-Herah Wins Diamond League Trophy and Cash Prize

By Sheri-kae McLeod··1 min read
Elaine Thompson-Herah Wins Diamond League Trophy and Cash Prize
Key Points(4)
  • In addition to setting an Olympic record, a Diamond League record and many more storming performances in between, the 37-year-old shattered the Zurich 100m record when she clocked a dominant 10.65 for her ninth sub-10.80 run of the year.
  • The Jamaican earned her third Diamond League title by pulling away from Dina Asher-Smith of Britain, who was second in 10.83.
  • She was one of several Olympic champions who finished the season-long Diamond League circuit with a win.
  • Thompson-Herah capped off the season by not only winning the Diamond Trophy but also the top $30,000 prize, and a wildcard entry to the World Athletics Championships in Oregon next year.

Jamaican sprint star and fastest woman alive, Elaine Thompson-Herah closed off a historic 2021 season with yet another record-breaking performance at the Wanda Diamond League final in Zurich last week Thursday.

In addition to setting an Olympic record, a Diamond League record and many more storming performances in between, the 37-year-old shattered the Zurich 100m record when she clocked a dominant 10.65 for her ninth sub-10.80 run of the year.

The Jamaican earned her third Diamond League title by pulling away from Dina Asher-Smith of Britain, who was second in 10.83.

She was one of several Olympic champions who finished the season-long Diamond League circuit with a win.

Thompson-Herah capped off the season by not only winning the Diamond Trophy but also the top $30,000 prize, and a wildcard entry to the World Athletics Championships in Oregon next year.

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