Fraser-Pryce wins women's 100 meters at worlds

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[August 13, 2013]  MOSCOW (AP) -- Two-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won her second 100-meter title at the world championships Monday with an overpowering run.

The Jamaican was well ahead of the field and finished in 10.71 seconds to improve on her world-leading time. She was 0.22 seconds ahead of silver medalist Muriel Ahoure of the Ivory Coast.

Defending champion Carmelita Jeter of the United States took the bronze in 10.94 seconds.

[Associated Press]

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