The women's

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sprint competition of the

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events at the

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took place between the 25 and 26 of October at the

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. The defending

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champion was

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of Jamaica.

Records

Prior to this competition, the existing world and Pan American Games records were as follows:

Qualification

Each

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(NOC) was able to enter one athlete regardless if they had met the qualification standard. To enter two entrants both athletes had to have met the minimum standard (14.00) in the qualifying period (January 1, 2010 to September 14, 2011).

Schedule

Results

All times shown are in seconds.

Semifinals

Held on October 25. The first three in each heat and the next two fastest advanced to the finals. Wind:
Heat 1: -0.4, Heat 2: +0.4

Final

Held on October 26. Wind: +0.2

References

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