Jamaican Olympic Champion Fraser-Pryce Ends Career at National Championships

Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has announced that the upcoming Jamaican National Senior Championships will be her final competition, marking the winding down of one of the most decorated careers in athletics. The 38-year-old, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and ten-time world champion, shared at a Nike event that she has "unfinished business" and looks forward to competing with nothing to lose. The championships, serving as qualifiers for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo later this year, will be an emotional farewell at Kingston's National Stadium, a place central to her career. Fraser-Pryce expressed deep gratitude to her supporters and emphasized that her final race is not just for herself but for those who have inspired and encouraged her throughout her journey. Despite a disappointing performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics due to injury, she remains a trailblazer and a powerful influence on Jamaican sprinting and youth development through her philanthropy. Her final appearance is widely seen as a historic moment for track and field, celebrating her legacy and contributions to the sport.