Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has reflected on overcoming challenges throughout her career, emphasising resilience and the belief that greater achievements lie ahead.
Jamaican sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has opened up about one of the mantras that keeps her going amid tough situations.
The 10-time world champion has learnt to know that every obstacle in life comes to pass and she should not always sulk about the moments she lost or struggled.
Shelly-Ann revealed that the milestones she has achieved so far are just moments in her life but affirmed that there is more to come.
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After giving birth to her son Zyon in 2017, she took a break from competition the whole season before returning to elite sprinting which required her to show up despite the physical and mental hurdles.
She suffered an injury setback in 2023 and was forced to begin her season late and later on failed to defend her title at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
Seemingly, she also had an injury scare at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games during her final warm-up and had to withdraw from the 100m semifinals.
“I have learnt that your right now is not your all and what you look at right now is not your whole picture, it’s not the whole story,” Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce said in an interview with NBC’s Mary Omatiga.
“For a lot of us, we stay in this moment now and we take a picture and we look at it and watch around as if that’s the only thing that will happen.
“However, this is not the only thing, there’s more to come and the only way we get to that moment is when we keep walking.”
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Shericka Jackson remains optimistic after her second-place finish in Kingston, signaling her strong comeback and determination to reclaim her dominance in the sprinting world.
She advised upcoming athletes to take their time when it comes to making it on the global stage, insisting that there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
Shelly-Ann also went down memory lane, speaking about the time she only had one pair of training tights and she had to recycle them until she had the money to get more for herself.
“I would definitely say keep showing up, you know, it gets better and keep trusting and knowing that everything that happens to you is for a reason and it will ultimately work for your good. You also need to stay around positive people who are going to be there for the long haul,” she added.
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Throughout the years, the challenges have shaped her and she is undeniably one of the greatest sprinters in the world.
At 38, Shelly-Ann continues showing up and is a source of motivation to many youngsters not only in Jamaica but also the whole world.
