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Fraser-Pryce wins ninth world title in relay

Jamaica's Natalliah Whyte, Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica's Jonielle Smith and Jamaica's Shericka Jackson celebrate after taking gold in the Women's 4x100m Relay final at the 2019 IAAF Athletics World Championships at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on October 5, 2019.  [Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP]

Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce secured her ninth world title on Saturday in Doha as Jamaica won the 4x100 metres relay.

The 32-year-old, who won her fourth world 100m title last Sunday, ran a storming second leg to put Jamaica firmly in the driving seat.

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