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By DANIA BOGLE  
June 30, 2012

Fraser-Pryce wins 200m title

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce completed the sprint double posting a blistering personal best of 22.10 seconds to win the women’s 200m title at the JAAA/Supreme Ventures National Championships.

Fraser-Pryce, who won the women’s 100m title on Friday, came powering from behind to beat former champion Veronica Campbell-Brown.

Campbell-Brown – 22.42 – was pipped on the line by Sherone Simpson who finished second in 22.37 seconds.

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