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Often herald as the undisputed queen of track over the last decade, Jamaican sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has recently faced skepticism about her ability to compete with the world's best due to her age.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the undisputed queen of Jamaican sprinting over the last decade, has revealed how skepticism about her abilities continues to inspire her, even as she approaches the twilight of her career.
At 37 years old, the decorated Olympian remains a force to be reckoned with, despite facing doubts from critics and fans alike.
Fraser-Pryce has dominated women’s sprinting for over a decade, but leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics, whispers of a 'passing of the torch' grew louder, especially with the prominence of fellow teammates like Shericka Jackson commanding attention.
Her third-place finish at the Jamaican Women’s 100m Olympic Trials in June further fueled these speculations.
Clocking in at 10.94 seconds, Fraser-Pryce was outpaced by Tia Clayton at 10.90 seconds and Jackson, who claimed first place with an impressive 10.84 seconds.
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Adding to the chatter was her absence from the 100m semifinals in Paris, where she withdrew due to an injury.
Yet, Fraser-Pryce remains undeterred, drawing strength from the doubts cast on her longevity and competitiveness.
In Netflix's recent docuseries Sprint, Fraser-Pryce candidly addressed the scrutiny she faces, particularly from fellow Jamaicans.
"At 37, I usually get this especially from Jamaicans. You hear a lot of people ask, 'When are you retiring? Oh, you're too old.' They add so much fire," she said.
Rather than allowing the doubts to weigh her down, the Olympic gold medalist channels them into motivation, determined to prove time and again that age is merely a number.
Fraser-Pryce’s career achievements speak for themselves with three Olympic gold medals, eight podiums and five Olympics over 16 years.
Adding to her decorated cabinet are five world champion titles won over the course of 2009, 2013, 2015, 209 and 2022.
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Track Queens': Sha'Carri Richardson links up with Fraser-Pryce and Asher-Smith at Nike's special event in Mexico
Speed queens Sha'Carri Richardson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Dina Asher-Smith linked up for a memorable moment at the Nike Women Think Tank retreat in Mexico.
Her personal best of 10.60 seconds, set in Switzerland in 2021 at the 45th edition of Athletissima made her the third fastest woman of all time, behind fellow Jamaican Elaine Thompson on 10.54 seconds and famed American Florence Griffith-Joyner.
As the sprint queen herself has asserted, the fuel from doubters only stokes her fire of greatness. And whether or not she returns to dominate the track, her legacy as one of the most iconic athletes in history is already secure.
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