Iconic Jamaican Sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Retired After 18 Years
Her speed was incredible and phenomenal to behold. And she became affectionately known as “The Pocket Rocket.” Her career was so successful that she inspired generations of young people and set a new standard for excellence in sprinting. So it’s sad to hear that the iconic Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has retired after 18 years. And she will do so as the most decorated 100-meter sprinter in history.
Shelly-Ann dominated the sprinting world for nearly two decades and along the way she became a three-time Olympic gold medalist. And amassed 10 world titles. She reigned from the late 2000s to the mid 2020s leading the golden age of Jamaican sprinting. Her signature event was the 100m in which she is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a five-time world champion. But she also excelled at the 60m and 200m events. She has won gold and silver at the World Athletics Championships, as well as an Olympic silver medal in the 200m.
She posted her announcement on Instagram, which in part said:
“For the past 18 years, time down to the very millisecond—has been at the epicenter of my life.”
“Time has been the measure, the test and the reward. Every day of training, each of my 275 races, every step to the starting line was my own pursuit to not only utilize the time given but to make it my own. For nearly two decades, I have made every second count, and I give God all the glory for blessing me with a career in something I have grown to love so deeply.”
“I know my race is not finished; it is simply a lane change. This new chapter is about passing on the lessons the sport has given me, using my voice to advocate for others, and helping the next generation shine even brighter. Sprinting gave me a global stage, but faith gives me a greater mission.”
Iconic Jamaican Sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Retired After 18 Years
And to really end her career in style, prior to the women’s invitational meet Athlos 2025, she was honored in grand fashion. She was officially crowned by none other than tennis legend Serena Williams. To help celebrate her were fans, celebrities and fellow athletes. Among the crowd were Queen Latifah, Gayle King, Linford Christie, and Flavor Flav. All of them paying homage to the influence Fraser-Pryce wielded on and off the track.
After amassing eight Olympic medals and an astonishing 17 World Championship medals, she has finally decided to hang up her cleats. But as she said, this is just a lane change. Who knows what other greatness she will accomplish in the future. So we wish a hearty congratulations and a sad farewell to the Jamaican Sprint Queen. We will miss you Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, enjoy your retirement!
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