Diamond League: Ta Lou takes off in Monaco
A year after equaling the African record (10.78) set by her compatriot Murielle Ahouré in Tokyo on June 11, 2016 in Montverde (USA), Marie-Josée Ta Lou Gonézié set a new continental record in Monaco.
At the heart of the Louis II stadium this Wednesday for another stopover in the 2022 Diamond League, the Ivorian sprinter finished third in a crazy race. She clocked 10.72. A performance synonymous with a new album from Africa and Côte d’Ivoire. Holy Majo!
“I just did what the coach said. He told me to run my race, to be relaxed. Frankly, I’m happy, it’s the grace of God because I did not expect this “, it’s gratifying ” the gazelle of Bouaflé now the fastest on the African continent among women.
This 100m race in the principality was dominated by the immortal Fraser-Pryce Shelly-Ann in 10.62. The Jamaican sprinter strikes a blow by achieving the best world performance of the year, erasing her 10.66. The five-time world champion is closely followed by her compatriot Jackson Shericka, second in 10.71. In 48 hours, two new Ivory Coast records were set in the 100m. Arthur Cissé signed 9.89 in Konya on Tuesday before Marie-Josée Ta Lou’s 10.72 on Wednesday.
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