For 33 years (1988), the women's 100m world record (10''49) by the American Florence Griffith-Joyner (deceased in 1998) still stands.
But never has an athlete come so close.
This Saturday, during the Olympic Destiny meeting held in Kingston (Jamaica), Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce signed an exceptional performance by winning the 100m in 10′'63.
His previous record (10′'70) was dated June 29, 2012.
The four-time world champion (2009, 2015, 2017, 2019) and two-time Olympic champion (2008, 2012) in the 100m, became, at 34, the second world performer of all time behind Florence Griffith-Joyner.
It is also the 4th time in history over the distance behind the three times (10′'49, 10′'61 and 10′'62) achieved in 1988 by "Flo-Jo", the season of his Olympic treble. in Seoul (100m, 200m and 4x100m).
She aims for a 3rd gold medal in the 100m in Tokyo
Became a mother in 2017, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce displays rare longevity at the highest level.
Thirteen years after her first Olympic title in 2008 in Beijing, she will still be the big favorite for gold in the 100m in Tokyo.
A third Olympic title in Japan would allow him to overtake Wyomia Tyus (1964, 1968) and Gail Devers (1992 and 1996).
She would also join her compatriot Usain Bolt, the only athlete in history to have won three gold medals in the 100m at the Olympics.
“I know how much it is deserved.
You came back after giving birth to a child and showing the world how talented and passionate you are.
You are officially the fastest woman still alive, ”congratulated American Carmelita Jeter on twitter, who had held her 4th time in history over 100m in 10''64 since 2009.