Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will always be the first Jamaican to clinch gold in the 100m sprint of the Olympics. But that 2008 medal was not just championship glory. It was an answer to the backlash she had received from her own countrymen and women because she qualified. Doesn’t add up, right? The life story of this Jamaican icon is one of conquering adversity to become an inspiration for future champions. But after a career that spanned 5 Olympics and 9 Outdoor World Championships, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is ready to draw the curtains on her legendary career.

On Sunday, September 14, she ran her final 100m sprint at the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships. It was an emotional affair all round, for her, for her friends on the track, and for her fans in the stadium and worldwide. But sh

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