Following her decision to withdraw from the Paris Olympics, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce gave her fans a glimpse into her life off the track. The legendary Jamaican sprinter opted out from competing in the final event at the French capital.
In her illustrious career, Fraser-Pryce has bagged eight Olympic medals in four Games, including 2008 Bejing, 2012 London, 2016 Rio, and 2020 Tokyo, and 16 World Championships medals. The 37-year-old made an announcement about her upcoming retirement following the Paris Games in February 2024 before competing in her fifth appearance at the quadrennial Games.
At the Paris Olympics, Fraser-Pryce was placed in the second position in the heat round after clocking a time of 10.92 seconds, earning a place in the final lineup. However, she stepped back from appearing in the semifinal, citing an undisclosed injury during the warmup session.
Months after her withdrawal, Fraser-Pryce was seen delighting in some quality time with her family, the glimpses of which she shared with the fans. The sprinter, along with her husband Jason Pryce and son Zyon, was seen having a blast while trying out a bunch of activities.
They were seen shopping in the mirror selfie the athlete shared. They also seemed to have visited an experimental exhibition, where her son was seen having fun with Legos, and the Jamaican shared a picture from what seemed to be an art 3d exhibition of Van Gogh paintings.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce earns the honor of receiving the Keys to the City of Kingston
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was recently bestowed with the honor of receiving the Keys to the City of Kingston.
Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSMAC) decided to honor the Jamaican star in a council meeting held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Councillor Waynette Strachan highlighted that honoring Fraser-Pryce was about recognizing her athletic success and acknowledging her role as a mentor and inspiration for other Jamaican athletes.
“To give Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce the keys to Kingston is to acknowledge not only her incredible achievements as an athlete but [also] her profound influence as a role model, mentor and beacon of hope for all Jamaicans,” said Strachan.
“Her journey is far from over and I have no doubt that she will continue to inspire, uplift, and break barriers for many years to come.”
Fraser-Pryce announced her retirement after an illustrious 22-year-long career to prioritize her role as a mother.