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Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce had a season to forget marred by an injury at the peak of the Paris Olympics Games.
Jamaican sprinting legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a name synonymous with dominance and grace on the track, endured a challenging 2024 season.
For an athlete whose illustrious career has placed the Caribbean nation at the forefront of global sprinting, the past year proved to be a stark contrast to her usual standards of excellence.
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The season’s difficulties were evident at the Jamaican Women’s 100m Olympic Trials in June. Fraser-Pryce finished third, an uncharacteristic result for the seasoned sprinter.
Her performance sparked speculation about a symbolic passing of the torch to her compatriot Shericka Jackson, who claimed victory in the event.
Despite the setback, Fraser-Pryce secured her spot at the Paris Olympics, keeping alive the hopes of a fairytale finish to her storied career.
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However, Paris brought more heartbreak than triumph. After delivering a strong performance that saw her blaze through to the semifinals, Fraser-Pryce’s campaign came to an abrupt end.
She withdrew from her heat due to injury, ceding the spotlight to a new Caribbean star, St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred, who claimed her crowning moment on the Olympic stage as fellow Jamaican sprinting sensation also missed out.
The underwhelming season drew criticism from some corners, with track and field enthusiasts questioning whether Fraser-Pryce should consider retirement. At 37, she faced a barrage of doubts about her longevity in a sport that often favors youth.
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“At 37, I usually get this, especially from Jamaicans,” she acknowledged. “You hear a lot of people ask, ‘When are you retiring? Oh, you’re too old.’ They add so much fire,” she said back in November with the release of Netfilx's docuseries Sprint, addressing the speculation.
As the calendar turned to 2025, Fraser-Pryce took to Facebook to reflect on her journey and share her perspective on setting goals and maintaining a winning mindset.
“The moment you decide what you truly want and commit to it, something powerful happens,” she wrote.
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Jackson who had been sidelined for a better part of 2024 with inujries is looking to evolve ahead an action-packed 2025 season.
“It’s not just about setting goals, it’s about aligning your mindset with those goals and trusting that you are capable of achieving them. Your mindset and your intentions create your reality.”
Her words underscored a sense of determination and self-belief that has defined her career.
Despite the challenges of 2024, Fraser-Pryce’s legacy as one of the greatest sprinters of all time remains intact. While the 2024 season may not have gone as planned, it is far from the end of Fraser-Pryce’s story.
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