BEIJING (Reuters) – Shelly-Ann Fraser credited the power of reggae and the inspiration of compatriot Usain Bolt for the Jamaican sweep of the women's 100 metres medals at the Beijing Olympics on Sunday.

The 21-year-old Fraser won Jamaica's first gold medal in the women's blue riband sprint with Sherone Simpson and Kerron Stewart both taking silver after officials were unable to separate them in a photo finish.

"When I crossed the line and saw Sherone and Kerron there — that was the moment. I wouldn't trade it for anything else," Fraser told reporters.

"Oh my God! That is too much. The secret of the team's success: reggae power."

Fraser said Bolt's explosive world record run to win Jamaica's first men's Olympic 100 metres title on Saturday had inspired her victory.

"Last night was amazing, it was crazy," she said. "I wanted to come out and do the same thing.

"It means a great deal for Jamaica, so many women before us came so close," said Fraser.