Shaunae Miller-Uibo defeats Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in 200m at Monaco Diamond League

Anthony Foster
By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read
Shaunae Miller-Uibo-Monaco beat Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in the women's 200m at the Monaco Diamond League 2021

Shaunae Miller-Uibo won the 200m battle with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at Friday’s (9 July) Herculis EBS Monaco Diamond League.

World 100m champion Fraser-Pryce was off to a quick start and covered Miller-Uibo early. The Jamaican led off the curve, but Miller-Uibo fought back gallantly in the final 50 meters to take victory in 22.23.

Marie-Josee Ta Lou also finished strong to cross the line in second, running 22.25 seconds to Fraser-Pryce’s 22.48.

Miller-Uibo, who did not look smooth as expected, said the work towards full fitness is ongoing.

β€œWe are getting the races in so we can get back in the best possible shape before Tokyo,” she said in her post-race interview.

β€œThe girls out there are running great times at the minute, but there is nothing I love more than a great competition. The current level we see out there is very motivating, and I am very happy to see women on top of the sport now and making the headlines.”

Fraser-Pryce, who ran a personal best 21.79 at the Jamaica Olympic Trials, American Gabby Thomas, the US Olympic Trials winner in 21.62, and world champion Dina Asher-Smith are the main contenders for Tokyo 2020 200m gold.

Rio 2016 Olympic Games sprint double champion Elaine Thompson-Herah and fellow Jamaican Shericka Jackson, who ran 21.82 this season, are also strong medal contenders.

Despite the solid 200-metre field, Miller-Uibo is still favouring the event over the weaker 400m, which is the defending champion.

β€œWe are focusing on the 200m at the minute, and I want something new,” she explained.

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