So much talk was, "Women can't break records." That was so … - Carmelita Jeter

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So much talk was, "Women can't break records." That was so annoying; to hear over and over what women couldn't do. Then to go out and break the record — not just break it, but absolutely demolish it. It felt really good on a woman's side, to show that women could break records.

Carmelita Jeter

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About Carmelita Jeter

Carmelita Jeter (/ˈdʒɛtər/ JET-tər, born November 24, 1979) is a retired American sprinter, who competed in the 60 metres, 100 m and 200 m. For over a decade, between 2009 and 2021, Jeter held the title as "Fastest woman alive" after running a 100 m personal best of 10.64 seconds at the 2009 Shanghai Golden Grand Prix. In the 100 m, she was the 2011 world champion and the 2012 silver medalist. She is also a three-time Olympic medallist.

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