Stockholm Diamond League: Gina Bass-Bittaye claims first career victory over Ta Lou-Smith as she targets Olympic final in Paris

African Games champion Gina Bass-Bittaye claimed her first Diamond League victory in Stockholm after edging Marie Josee Ta Lou-Smith at the finish line to win the women's 100m event.

The Gambian track legend who blazed to a new national record of 10.93s at the Meeting de la Martinique in France, held her form and timed her dip to perfection as she overcame her biggest African rival in 11.15s, while the Ivorian icon clocked 11.16s ahead of Brittany Brown in 11.18s.

By doing this, Bass-Bittaye defeated Ta Lou-Smith for the first time in her career and has an ambitious goal of making the Olympic final in Paris.

"The weather was perfect for me today and the people of Stockholm were very welcoming and have come out to support us. I am in top form and I was confident when I came out today that I could show my talent," said the African Games double sprint champion.

"My next step is to go home to train until the Olympics because I want to reach the Olympic final," she continued.

"I am lucky that in my country I do not have to do trials so I can concentrate on my training and preparation. I have done lots of racing, so it's time for a break now to prepare well."