Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce first race after having baby, 11.52 at all-comers in Kingston< Jamaica

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, photo by PhotoRun.net

Fraser-Pryce in first race since Rio Games

KINGSTON (JAM, May 5): Return of Olympic and World gold medalist after baby break. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce clocked in the 100 m at All-Comers meet 11.52 (+0.2) as second behind Shericka Jackson 11.31 (+0.8). It was first race for Fraser-Pryce since Olympic relay final in Rio on August 19, 2016. Stephanie McPherson won the 200 m in 23.02 (+0.3) ahead of hurdler Janieve Russell 23.43 and Sherone Simpson 23.46. Tyquendo Tracey won menÂ´s 100 m in 10.29 (+0.4) just edging Jevaughn Minzie 10.29 with Nesta Carter fourth 10.40. 400 m runner Javon Francis won the 200 m in 20.69 (-2.7). Good long jump by Tajay Gayle 802 (+0.4). In impressive throws Commonwealth winner Fedrick Dacres topped discus 66.53 ahead of Travis Smikle 64.43. In shot put OÂ´Dean Richards with 20.62 beat Dacres 20.34.

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