Jamaican sprint queen Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce explains the one thing that wzs constant inher Olympics career.
Two-time Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce must be cursing why she missed the 100m finals at the Paris Olympic Games after an injury-enforced absence.
The Jamaican sprint queen who was looking to emulate compatriot Usain Bolt by becoming the first woman-ever to win three Olympic 100m titles, saw her dream aborted moments before the semifinals.
Fraser-Pryce, who announced she was competing at her final Olympics before retirement, had qualified in style through her first round. Despite the setback, an emotional Fraser-Pryce thanked her adoring fans for standing with her throughout her illustrious career.
While she was disappointed for not ending her career with another Olympic title, the Jamaican lauded her fans for supporting her throughout her course.
“I am truly blessed to have had the steadfast support of my fans since my Olympic debut in 2008 (in Beijing). I know my supporters share and shoulder this disappointment with me,” An emotional Fraser-Pryce told the Daily Mail.
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The Jamaican sprinter announced her retirement in February 2024. Fraser-Pryce said she wanted to retire to spend more time with her family. She also said she wanted to show people that they can “stop when they decide”.
Fraser-Pryce has been plagued by injuries in recent years, including a leg injury that prevented her from performing well at the 2023 World Championships. She is considered one of the greatest sprinters of all time.
Fraser-Pryce won Olympic gold in the 100m in 2008 and 2012, and was the IAAF World Athlete of the Year in 2013.
The 37-year-old is a five-time world champion and boasts of 24 global medals and was bidding to make the 100m podium at a fifth successive Olympics after being denied a third title by teammate Elaine Thompson-Herah at the Tokyo Olympics.
Fraser-Pryce is the third fastest woman in history with a personal best of 10.60 seconds.
