During the press conference following a spectacular Belgacom Memorial Van Damme in Brussels, Fraser-Pryce revealed she was mentally prepared for the two last races following the world championships in Moscow. "Physically I was tired, but mentally I am still motivated", the world champion confirmed.
"I want to keep evolving step by step, I'm not thinking about the world record at all. Now I am looking forward to getting some vacation back in Jamaica and getting behind some of my social projects", Fraser-Pryce revealed.
BOLT: 'TAKING CARE OF MY BACK'
Usain Bolt again paid tribute to the support of the enthusiastic Brussels crowd, but was less pleased about his slow getaway on the 100 metres. "Fortunately my opponents didn't do better either", the Jamaican lightning Bolt quipped, doubting he will ever be able to match his world record pace from a few years ago.
"The next couple of months I will be taking care of my vulnerable back", said Bolt, who vowed not to switch to the 400 metres.
Jonathan Borlée explained why he faded away at the end of his 400 metre run. "I was dead after 200 metres. The crowd pushed me on, but it was frustrating not to get the home win", said Borlée, who was beaten on the line by Britain's Martyn Rooney. "I'm just glad the season is over. It was a year of almost getting there, but not quite."
Nafi Thiam took a ninth place in the women's high jump competition with a leap over 1.87m. "I'm very happy with my season and with my performance today. I couldn't match my personal best of 1.92m, but it was a good jump nevertheless", said the talented 19-year-old athlete.
06 September, 2013
