Photo finish ... Veronica Campbell (second from left) pips Lauryn Williams (far right) for gold (AFP: Gabriel Bouys)

August, 29, 2007: Jamaica's Veronica Campbell created history on the third day of competition  at the 11th edition of the world championships in Osaka, Japan  by becoming the first Jamaican across both genders to win the world 100 metres at the event.

The highly contested event was a photo-finish between Campbell and defending Champion American Lauryn Williams both of whom were timed at 11.01 seconds.  Carmelita Jeter was credited with 11.02 seconds upsetting pre-race favourite, fellow American, Torri Edwards - the 2003 title holder.