Jamaican Veronica Campbell-Brown raced to a world-leading time to win the 100 metres at the sixth IAAF Diamond League meet here yesterday.
The fleet-footed Jamaican clocked 10.78 seconds, also a meet record, as she came home ahead of compatriot Shelly-Ann Fraser who crossed the line in an impressive season-best 10.82.
Her win was the only triumph for the Caribbean on a day when Barbadian World champion Ryan Brathwaite finished last in the men's 110 metres hurdles won by American David Oliver in a world-leading 12.90 seconds.
"If it is my destiny to run faster, then I will," she said.
Meanwhile, Walter Dix spoiled Tyson Gay's return, winning the 200 metres in 19.72 seconds, edging Gay by 0.04 seconds.
Gay has not competed since May because of a hamstring injury. The Prefontaine, which did not include a men's 100m, was a first step towards challenging Jamaican Usain Bolt's dominance in the sprints.
"It's not bad for a first race," Gay said.
Bolt, the world-record holder in the 100 and 200, did not compete at yesterday's meet, part of the elite IAAF Diamond League series.
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