Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce silenced her critics with a strong third-place finish at the Jamaican Championships, proving she is ready for one final shot at global glory in Tokyo.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has silenced critics following her stunning performance at the Jamaican Championships, which saw her finish third in the women’s 100m race.
Tina Clayton and Shericka Jackson came in first and second in times of 10.81 seconds and 10.88, respectively, with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce sealing the podium in 10.91.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is now looking forward to donning the Jamaican jersey at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, in what would be her final time competing in a global championship.
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce competed for the last time on Jamaican soil for a spot on the world championships team to Tokyo
As she lined up against a stacked field for the women’s final at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was aware of what she needed to do.
She disclosed that in the build-up to the championships, she put in the work and silenced all the people who doubted her, admitting that it was the only way she could show up and manage to finish on the podium.
Analysing her race tactics at the trials, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce added that she did not have the best starts, but is glad that there is still time for her to work on that and hopefully be ready before the World Championships.
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“It was pretty much the same, to be honest, you know I have a goal and a task, and I have a job to do, and that is to come out here and run my race. Everything else is noise, and I have to block that noise out and get to my race and do my best,” Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce said.
“After that, I can marvel in the celebration and look forward to what is to come. My focus was to come out here and execute a good race, and I knew the field was going to be challenging. Now, I’m looking forward to representing Jamaica again, for one last time.”
As Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce prepares for what could be her final bow on the global stage, her performance at the Jamaican Championships serves as a powerful reminder of her resilience and unwavering commitment to excellence.
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With her eyes now set on Tokyo, she carries not only the hopes of a nation but also the weight of her own legacy, one she is determined to honour with every stride.
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