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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce dodged questions surrounding her future following the Paris Olympics, although she had confirmed bowing out of the sport after the 2024 Games. The Jamaican boasts a stellar career, having etched her name as one of the greatest sprinters of all time.
Earlier in February 2024, Fraser-Pryce announced her retirement after the Paris Olympics and shared that her son and husband needed her full-time presence.
"My son needs me. My husband (Jason) has sacrificed for me. We’re a partnership, a team. And it’s because of that support that I’m able to do the things that I have been doing for all these years. And I think I now owe it to them to do something else.” (via Essence)
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Recently, the three-time Olympic gold medalist was present at the Pocket Rocket Foundation Scholarship Awards Presentation at the AC Hotel in Kingston. When asked about her plans, Fraser-Pryce chose to remain tight-lipped.
"I cannot answer that question currently," she said. (via Jamaica Observer)
Fraser-Pryce finished third in the 100m at the 2024 Jamaican trials but withdrew ahead of the semifinals at the quadrennial event. She was also absent from the 4x100m relay quartet in the Paris finals, thus ending her Olympic track and run career.
After pulling out from the 100m and 4x100m relay in Paris, the ten-time World gold medalist expressed immense gratitude to her well-wishers for encouraging her since her debut at the 2008 Games.
"It is difficult for me to find the words to describe the depth of my disappointment. The support of my fans, my country and the larger community has rooted me in immense gratitude that has sustained me throughout my career. My faith has always affirmed my trust in my journey," she wrote in her Instagram post.
Fraser-Pryce made it to the 100m podium at her debut Games edition in Beijing 2008, becoming the first Caribbean woman to win the 100m gold.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will receive the highest honor by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation
On September 10, 2024, the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation members announced that Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, nicknamed 'Pocket Rocket', will receive the Keys of Kingston, the highest honor by KSMAC in her homeland Jamaica. Councillor Waynette Strachan hailed Fraser-Pryce as one of the greatest sprinters and a beacon of inspiration for up-and-coming generations.
"To give Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce the keys to Kingston is to acknowledge not only her incredible achievements as an athlete but [also] her profound influence as a role model, mentor and beacon of hope for all Jamaicans." (via Olympics)
The Jamaican stands with more individual sprint titles than any female athlete in history. Her track record also makes her the most decorated 100m female athlete in sprinting history.
