Alia Atkinson of Jamaica wins gold medal at swimming world championships . Not only had she equaled Meiluyte 's world best but also became the first swimmer black woman to claim a world title in the pool . Atkinson takes 100m breaststroke title at short course champs in Doha . (CNN) -- First black woman swimmer to claim world title .
Alia Atkinson of Jamaica wins gold medal at swimming world championships . Atkinson takes 100m breaststroke title at short course champs in Doha . (CNN) -- First black woman swimmer to claim world title .