THE FAMILY of Britain’s fastest 100m female sprinter at the Beijing Olympics have spoken of their pride after watching her give it everything.

Woodford Green Athletics Club’s Jeanette Kwayke recorded a personal best time of 11.14secs as she became the first British woman to run in the 100m final since 1984.

Her nervous family gathered around the television set to watch her battle against an incredibly strong field to finish in a respectable sixth place in the contest.

The 25-year-old’s younger brother, Louis, who is also a sprinter at the club, told the Guardian that the celebrations will be long-lived.

He said: “We are definitely very proud and had lots of family and friends over in the house to watch the race.

“We had me and my mum and cousins and Jeanette’s godson, who is only two-years-old, all watching the TV.

“The phone has not stopped ringing since the race with all the people calling up with congratulations.

“To be honest, to be the only European in the final is a testament to Jeanette and she’s a great inspiration to me and her achievements can only push us further.”

And it seems that speedy genes run in the family with Louis hoping to make the London 2012 Games running in the 400m or 800m and little sister Chelsea already turning heads in junior events.

Louis added: “Chelsea broke the 60m record for her age group and if there is anyone who’s set to change the face of women’s athletics in the future then it’s her.

“And with Jeanette showing what she can do in China she is opening up the doors for all of us to follow.”

The many injury problems Jeanette has been faced with during her athletics career makes her Olympic achievement all the more special.

The unlucky sprinter missed the World, European and Commonwealth Championship in 2006 but came back stronger than ever to claim a place in Beijing.

Louis added: “A girl from East London has gone to Beijing and ruffled a few feathers as the fastest woman in the world outside the American continent.

“She was the fastest getting out of the blocks and that is a truly special achievement.”