The Latest Breaking News from Shericka Jackson

It’s the first time the event is being held on American soil and Team USA is making the most of it.

Shericka Jackson gave the Jamaican women another gold medal in the sprints Thursday night, capturing the 200-meter title at the world championships in the second-fastest time in history, 21.45 seconds. Jackson crossed 0.16 seconds ahead of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who won the 100 four nights earlier. Defending champion Dina Asher-Smith brought…

Asher-Smith reached Thursday’s 200m final at Hayward Field.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce sped her way back to the top of the sprint game, winning her fifth world title at 100 meters by leading a Jamaican sweep and knocking off the reigning Olympic champion, Elaine Thompson-Herah

That mile-wide smile would come a split-second later. When Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce saw her name come up first Sunday night in the 100-meter final, she pumped her right fist in the air twice and let out a loud scream toward the stands. Yep, she did it. Again. And shame on anyone…

Gold was delivered in classic Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce style at the world championships as the Jamaican glided across the line in 10.67sec

Fraser-Pryce has now won five world 100m titles as Jamaica swept the podium

Britain's fastest woman clocked 10.83 seconds in Oregona, yet for fifth time the world title has gone to 'supermum' Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce with Dina-Asher smith placing fifth

Asher-Smith equalled her national record but could not reach the podium.