Jamaican radio station Nationwide News reports that Usain Bolt, who holds world records in the 100m and 200m distance, had contracted the virus.
The 32-year-old Fraser-Pryce, who skipped the 2017 championships to give birth to her first child, delivered a barnstorming run to take the 100m in 10.71sec.
Coleman started well and extended his lead down the stretch to win in 9.76 seconds. Defending champion Justin Gatlin finished second in the marquee event of the championships. Andre de Grasse of Canada was third.
World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic crowned a winning return to the courts after surgery with the Laureus sportsman of the year award, while American gymnast Simone Biles won the sportswoman of the year prize.
Earlier this month, Olympic sprint champion finished his football trial at Central Coast Mariners in Australia and will leave the club after failing to agree on commercial terms, the A-League side said.
Maltese champions Valletta FC said they hoped to sign the eight-times Olympic gold medallist in time for him to participate in their Maltese Super Cup match on Dec. 13 against Balzan.
Eight-time Olympic gold medalist sprinter Usain Bolt hopes to earn an A-League contract with north of Sydney-based team Central Coast Mariners.
The Jamaican sprint legend was back on the starting line but found it a challenge to stay on his feet in zero gravity conditions aboard an aeroplane.
The final day of the Commonwealth Games was marred when Scottish athlete Callum Hawkins was left without medical attention on the marathon course after collapsing in the brutal heat during the last event of the athletics programme.
Sprint champion Usain Bolt opened up about his next career move, saying he is thinking of swapping his spikes for cleats.
Saturday night will be the last time Bold runs. But that doesn't mean the star's net worth will be affected.
Usain Bolt was set for a fitting finale to his career, but a hamstring injury brought the champion to the ground. His team mates blamed a delayed start to the race.
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