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Williams wins junior gold for Team GB

ESPN staff
July 22, 2010
Jodie Williams is unbeaten in 149 outdoor races © Getty Images
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British sprinter Jodie Williams extended her five-year winning streak to win gold in the 100m at the World Junior Athletics Championships in Canada.

The 16-year-old, who is unbeaten in 149 outdoor races, beat American Takeia Pinckney and Jamile Samuel of Holland in a time of 11.40 to claim the first gold medal of the championships for the British team.

"I needed to get a good start because I knew both Americans could come through at the end," she said. "I thought that if I got off to a good start I'd be in with a good chance and that's just what I did.

"I knew it was going be a close race and I wasn't quite sure I could come out and perform again, so it's obviously a huge relief and the pressure has lifted a bit."

Williams is the UK junior record holder and will bid to make it a sprint double in the 200m heats.

"I know the day I get beaten will come eventually, but my winning streak has given me great confidence coming here and getting a medal is brilliant," she said.

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