Anthony Foster, Star Writer

Shelly-Ann Fraser of Jamaica jumps for joy after winning the women's 100-metre final yesterday. - AP

BEIJING

Newly crowned Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser has revealed that she was inspired by Usain Bolt's world-record-breaking performance on Saturday night.

While describing Bolt's 9.69-second run for Olympic men's 100m gold as 'amazing', Fraser said she wanted to do the same thing.

"Last (Saturday) night was crazy, it was crazy," said Fraser, who is now the second-fastest Jamaican woman ever, only behind Merlene Ottey (10.74).

"I wanted to come out and do the same thing. I was inspired by Usain and Asafa (Powell)," added the history making 21-year-old.

Fraser is Powell's training mate at MVP track Club under the watchful eyes of head coach Stephen Francis.

Like Bolt, Fraser became the first Jamaican female to win the Olympic 100m gold, as Merlene Ottey and Juliet Cuthbert had gone close with silver medals, but never made it to the very summit of the podium.

Though her intention was to be the Olympic champion, Fraser disclosed that never in her wildest dreams did she imagine doing it so soon.

"I wouldn't have believed it if you had told me that (I would have won). I was happier than ever to be here because I deserve to be here," said Fraser, who was unknown before June's trials.

Fraser, a former student of Wolmer's, described her race, and admitted to having been a little nervous before the start.

"I was very nervous but I kept it under wraps," she said. "Once I got the start right and started swinging my arms, I knew I could do anything."

"At 50 metres out, I glimpsed to the sides and smiled, then powered through the line," said a smiling Fraser, "I've been working all season for this," she added.