Alia Atkinson of Jamaica wins gold medal at swimming world championships . The first black woman to hold a world record in the pool was Enith Brigitha of the Netherlands , some 40 years ago . Atkinson wins 100 m breaststroke title at short course champs in Doha . Equals world record for the distance held by Olympic champion Ruta Meilutyte . First black woman swimmer to win world title .
Alia Atkinson of Jamaica wins gold medal at swimming world championships . Atkinson wins 100 m breaststroke title at short course champs in Doha . Equals world record for the distance held by Olympic champion Ruta Meilutyte . First black woman swimmer to win world title .