Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
    • Business Bites
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • All Woman
  • Career & Education
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Classifieds
  • Design Week
Thompson-Herah wins Commonwealth Games 100m
Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrates after winning the Women's 100m final, in the Alexander Stadium at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, Wednesday, August 3, 2022. (Photo: AP)
Latest News, Sports
August 3, 2022

Thompson-Herah wins Commonwealth Games 100m

Elaine Thompson-Herah added the Commonwealth Games 100-metre title to her growing collection after she outclassed the field to win the final in 10.95 seconds (0.4m/s)at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, United Kingdom, on Wednesday.

Thompson-Herah, the repeat Olympic champion and World Championships bronze medallist, took over the lead early and was never challenged.

St Lucia’s Julien Alfred was second in 11.01 seconds and England’s Daryll Neita third in 11.07 seconds.

Jamaica’s Natalliah Whyte finished eighth in 11.32 seconds.

Meanwhile, Jamaican Danniel Thomas-Dodd, who won the gold medal in Gold Coast four years ago, was second in the women’s shot put, beaten in the final round by Canada’s Sarah Mitton who threw 19.03m.

Thomas-Dodd who only had two legal throws, led from the third round with 18.98m but fouled her final three throws.

Lloydricia Cameron was fourth, her best finish in a major championships with 17.62m.

High jumper Romaine Beckford was eighth with a best height of 2.19m.

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Iran and US closing in on deal to end war
International News, Latest News
Iran and US closing in on deal to end war
May 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) —The United States and Iran could strike a deal to end the Middle East war as early as Sunday, Washington's top diplom...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
54-y-o accused of breaking into house, knocking out man’s teeth
Latest News, News
54-y-o accused of breaking into house, knocking out man’s teeth
May 24, 2026
CLARENDON, Jamaica — A 54-year-old man has been charged after a reported housebreaking incident where he attacked another man Joseph Wynter has been c...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Dr Aggrey Irons has died
Latest News, News
Dr Aggrey Irons has died
May 24, 2026
Prominent consultant psychiatrist Dr Aggrey Irons has died. Observer Online understands that Irons passed away on Saturday evening. He was 74. Irons s...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Caribbean Airlines to discontinue some flights, reduce operations in others
Business, Latest News
Caribbean Airlines to discontinue some flights, reduce operations in others
May 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Caribbean Airlines says it will discontinue flights to Dominica, St Kitts and the Ogle–Suriname corridor from June 1 as the Trinid...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Capleton generates buzz with ‘Prayers Up’
Entertainment, Latest News
Capleton generates buzz with ‘Prayers Up’
May 23, 2026
Reggae-dancehall icon Capleton is feeling the love from fans worldwide as buzz continues to build around his latest single, Prayers Up , featuring Der...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Kenne Blessin wins new fans with ‘Vice Versa Love’ remake
Entertainment, Latest News
Kenne Blessin wins new fans with ‘Vice Versa Love’ remake
May 23, 2026
For reggae singer Kenne Blessin, revisiting a classic is less about nostalgia than reinterpretation. The artiste's new version of Barrington Levy’s Vi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win, Mallorca, Girona down
Latest News, Sports
Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win, Mallorca, Girona down
May 23, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AFP) — Real Madrid ended a troubled La Liga campaign with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao in Alvaro Arbeloa's last game at the helm, ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Carpenter charged after allegedly using relative’s money to build house
Latest News, News
Carpenter charged after allegedly using relative’s money to build house
May 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A St James carpenter has been charged with fraudulent conversion after allegedly spending money entrusted to him by a relative. Jo...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct