World’s fastest country? It’s Jamaica, mon - Shelly- Ann Fraser

The medal tally on the 10th day of Beijing Olympic Games 2008 - The Top 10




Shelly-Ann Fraser of Jamaica jumps in joy after winning the women's 100-meter during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008.

Profile of Shelly-Ann Fraser
Birthdate:
December 27, 1986Age:
21 yearsGender:
Female


Usain Bolt from Jamaica - the world's fastest man. He did it in 9.69 seconds.

Profile of Usain Bolt
Birthdate:
August 21, 1986Weight:
190 lbs (86 kg)Height:
6’5” (1.96 m)Age:
22 yearsGender:
Male

A day after Usain Bolt became the first Jamaican to win the gold medal in the 100 meters, a trio of Jamaicans became the first in Olympic history to capture all three medals in the women’s 100 final. Running into a slight headwind, Shelly-Ann Fraser won the race in 10.78 seconds, the fastest time recorded this year.



Thanks to the source: Josh Peter and Yahoo Sports