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RIO DE JANEIRO -- Under the massive wings of Usain Bolt, Jamaica keeps producing sprinters of stunning quality.Elaine Thompson is the latest.After completing a sprint double at the Olympics with an overpowering performance in the 200 meters on Wednesday, Thompson is now one small step ahead of Bolt, who will try to clinch his double on Thursday.Thompsons latest victory made her the first woman to win the 100 and 200 at the Olympics since Florence Griffith Joyner at the 1988 Seoul Games.I saw photos on Google, yes. I didnt know the person, Thompson said of the American great, who died 18 years ago.Ever since then, no female sprinter had anything close to a lock on the shortest distances like Bolt has had over the past decade.Jamaica had stars like Veronica Campbell-Brown and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce raking in Olympic gold medals, but a double always eluded them. It all came together for the 24-year-old Thompson.Im a warrior, a strong girl, Thompson said. I guess hard work pays off.It was evident in the race itself. Dafne Schippers was the sprinter to beat, but the Dutchwoman is known to be slow out of the blocks. Thompson, running two lanes in front her, knew her task: Get out like lightning and make sure Schippers can never get close.I know Dafne is a strong finisher so I knew I had to have a strong finish as well, just keep my composure and execute straight to the line, Thompson said.She did exactly that. Try as Schippers might, this was not going to be like last years world championships, when Schippers beat Thompson for gold in Beijing in a thrilling duel.Both dipped for the line on Wednesday, but Thompson was stronger. So much so that Schippers crashed just as she leaned at the finish.I was getting closer and closer, Schippers said. I felt I was nearly passing her but then I broke down as well.Thompson also fell to the track when she saw gold was hers. 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Celtic put four past Ross County Celtic have moved seven points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership Emilio Izaguirre, Cristian Gamboa, Stuart Armstrong, Callum McGregor, Patrick Roberts, Ryan Christie, Liam Henderson and Leigh Griffiths all came into the side in Dingwall and it was Roberts who scored in the third minute with a fine finish. Brendan Rodgers says there is still a long way to go in the Scottish Premiership title race, despite having the opportunity to extend their lead to 10 poin Although County had opportunities to level - defender Andrew Davies hit the post with a header after the break - midfielder Armstrong clinched the points in the 83rd minute with a driven finish before substitutes Scott Sinclair and Moussa Dembele both struck in added time.The result means Celtic move seven points clear of Aberdeen at the top of the Scottish Premiership ahead of the trip to Pittodrie for the Sky Live clash on Saturday, having played a game less than the Dons followiing a run that has seen them go unbeaten domestically in 13 games.ddddddddddddThey will be fresh for the game at the weekend, said Rodgers. That was the whole plan for tonight.So in terms of that it could not have gone any better. The game was played at a real good tempo and intensity. Highlights from the Scottish Premiership as Celtic travel to Ross County. Every single one of them is totally fit. They are all fit. I gave Scott [Brown] a rest, he has three boys now.I thought the players who came in delivered and were outstanding. But it was a tough game, Ross County are one of the best teams we have played and we know it will be a tough one on Saturday.Meanwhile, County boss Jim McIntyre felt the scoreline did not accurately reflect their contribution to the game. Celtics Patrick Roberts (third right) scored the opening goal in Dingwall I think it is a very harsh score. For the last 15 minutes we chose to put another attacker on to try to get something out of the game, he said.Up until then we were well in it and created some good opportunities.Watch Aberdeen v Celtic on Saturday. Coverage from Pittodrie begins on Sky Sports 5 HD at 11:30am. 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