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

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.

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

“The 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.

“We are focusing on the 200m at the minute, and I want something new,” she explained.

Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.
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  1. Congratulations Shaunae, great job. You made up proudπŸ’™πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ’™πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡Έ

  2. Shelley Ann Fraser Pryse you’re blessed I have no doubt at you atall because i know who you’re and what you’re capable of doing congratulations πŸŽ‰πŸ‘ in advance those who knows they know

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  4. Go Shaunae go.πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ Now go back for miss Shericka Jackson

    1. Craig Smith I think so…why exert yourself in a race that doesn’t really count right now.

      Her best time in the 200 smokes the winners time.

      The winner ran 22.23, Shelly’s best is 21.79….so she was out on a jog…lol

    1. Natelee exactly and I love her for that. Did you even see her putting out any effort in that race? I didn’t so I know exactly what time it is😎😎

  5. πŸ€”, has Shelly Ann run the 200meters at the Olympics or World Championships? DINA ASHER SMITH from Britian won in DOHA and DAPHNE SCHIPPERS won in ’15 and ’17.

    1. Djimon Alando I maybe overreacting but Felix did pull up in the final. I’ve always admired female sprinters from Jamaica. OTTEY…. CUTHBERT….. CAMPBELL-BROWN who beat FELIX in the ’12 Olympics is my point. They’ve always been very talented.

    1. Jennifer Reid
      Track stars normally don’t go all out in races that aren’t top events. they usually run just enough for what is needed.

  6. Shelly is using her 200m to build her 100m strong finish…. I don’t think she’s overly concerned for the 200m all part of the plan

    1. Marko Bartho wow, very observant and perfect observation πŸ‘Œ — Nike will milk it in their ads should they notice it as well, just imagine!

  7. Last week I said if SMU lost this race she’s going to have problems going forward so I was expecting much better from her today. Talou probably would have won if she had leaned so SMU didn’t escape my judgment and still has work to do. I’m not sure of confidence right now.

    1. Kadian Mckenzie . I never made it that far due to circumstances which is why I’m a big supporter of kids where I’m from. Anyways! Your attempt to diminish and degrade me will not work because I’m fine with me and proud of my country and it’s athletes.

    2. Wayne G Beckford I wasn’t trying to degrade you i asked a question but just as how you critique our athlete,you should be able to take criticism as well. Have a blessed night

    3. Kadian Mckenzie . So you are afraid of criticism? I’m a Shaunie fan since her Carifta days , followed her to this day and has said a lot of good about her over the years. I see a reason to say something that I notice about her it shouldn’t be taken as a bashing at all.

    4. Wayne G Beckford Despite winning Shaunae Miller looks unimpressive to me.Sherica Jackson is obviously the favorite for this gold medal in Tokyo.

    1. Brian Teale could be but not probable she has been running consistent in that range all season shelly ran 21.79 beat Jackson then ran 22.4 lol!!!! She playing possum

    2. we will see who playin opposum. Looking forward to the upcoming Olympics.πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡Έ

  8. Shelly needs to be careful with the number of races she runs between now and the Olympics.
    She is now 34 , Miller Uibo is 27.
    Race management Shelly, race management!

    1. Alvin Reid Shelly Ann does this all the time . In 2015 she came in last in Eugene Oregon and 3 weeks later was the world champion. I believe she feels out her competition to see where they are. In this race she came off the turn ahead but slowed down. She has done this numerous times.

    2. Robert Jones That was my impression even in her previous race with Elaine, she was basically cruising and looking at Elaine in the last 30 metres of that 100m and still manage to clock 10.82. The 100/200 metres double is definitely on the cards baring injury.

    1. Shauna Dillon Dem a try trash me right here and over the I LIKE TRACK AND FIELD about the same thing and me nah let guh… Shelly shut down as she teach the stretch I saw the race and her legs movements…and mi naaah tek back mi talk…
      That’s why Dem Gabby fraid go face the race

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