Prime Minister Andrew Holness has joined Jamaicans across the world in holding the nation’s flag high as they beam with pride over the island’s clean sweep of the women’s 100m sprint at the Olympics in Tokyo, Japan today (July 31).

“Our Jamaican athletes have once again shown the world that we are a global superpower in athletics,” Holness declared in a statement.

This morning, all of Jamaica, Jamaicans across the globe and indeed the world witnessed history as our ladies delivered in magnificent style, a clean sweep in the 100m sprint at the Tokyo Olympics.”

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Holness said it was with tremendous pride that he paid tribute to and saluted Elaine Thompson-Herah, who won the gold medal while at the same time erasing the 33-year-old Olympic record set by American Florence Griffith Joyner; Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who secured the silver to add to an already overflowing treasure trove of Olympic medals, and Shericka Jackson, who took the bronze medal with a strong finish.

“Elaine, Shelly and Shericka have etched their names and legacy among the greats in global sports,” the prime minister said.

“They carried the hopes of an entire nation with them as they delivered with scintillating and unforgettable performances, cementing in the consciousness of the world, the greatness, resilience and winning spirit of Jamaica, land we love.”

The performance of the Jamaican trio added the island’s historic legacy in the women’s sprints where it became the first and only nation to secure a clean sweep in the event back in 2008 in Beijing, China.

At that time, it was Fraser-Pryce who took gold, her first in the event, while Kerron Stewart and Sherone Simpson tied to take home an unheard of two silvers from the same race.

“Our athletes continue to represent our great nation with the highest distinction on the greatest stage in athletics,” Holness said.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica, I thank you for your commitment to the sport and to your country.

“Our hearts remain full with pride as we say ‘Go Team Jamaica and thank all our athletes; all of whom performed and continue to perform with their entire heart and soul.”