PARIS, France — An obvious hamstring harm throughout warm-up pressured the withdrawal of two-time Olympic 100m gold medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce simply earlier than the ladies’s semi-finals on the Stade de France on Saturday.
Fraser-Pryce, who was set to compete in opposition to American World Champion Sha’Carri Richardson and St Lucia’s Julien Alfred, amongst others within the second of three semi-finals, was notably absent as preparations for the race commenced.
Alfred finally received the semi-final, defeating Richardson, and went on to safe a historic first medal for her nation within the remaining later within the night time.
This was Fraser-Pryce’s fifth Olympic Video games, the place she aimed so as to add to her illustrious profession, which incorporates eight Olympic medals and 16 World Championship medals. Fraser-Pryce had superior to the semi-finals with a time of 10.92 seconds, ending behind Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith of Ivory Coast, who clocked 10.87 seconds of their warmth on Friday.
Deep disappointment
The 37-year-old sprinter, affectionately referred to as the “Pocket Rocket,” later addressed her withdrawal through social media, expressing her deep disappointment with out offering particular particulars about her harm.
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“It’s troublesome for me to seek out the phrases to explain the depth of my disappointment,” Fraser-Pryce posted. “I do know that my supporters share and shoulder this disappointment with me. I’m actually blessed to have had the steadfast assist of my followers since my Olympic debut in 2008. With each step and win, you’ve all been there for me.”
Fraser-Pryce, who had beforehand introduced that the Paris Olympics could be her final, has had a difficult season. This withdrawal marks a somber finish to her pursuit of additional Olympic glory.
