KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Dash icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has introduced that this week’s Jamaica Nationwide Championships shall be her last look at Kingston’s Nationwide Stadium as she prepares to retire on the finish of the 2025 season.
The five-time World 100m champion shared the emotional revelation throughout a star-studded cocktail reception hosted by Nike in her honor on the AC Resort right here on Monday night time.
“Within the subsequent two days, will probably be my last time gracing the Nationwide Stadium. Actually, it’s a kind of moments I’m trying ahead to as a result of I’ve completely nothing to lose and all to realize.”
The occasion celebrated her legendary profession and lasting influence on monitor and subject, drawing luminaries together with Prime Minister Andrew Holness, long-time sponsor GraceKennedy CEO Frank James, Nike executives, MVP Observe Membership President Bruce James, and her household, together with her husband, Jason Pryce, and son, Zyon.
Fraser-Pryce’s storied journey started on the 2007 World Championships in Osaka, the place she claimed her first international medal as a part of Jamaica’s 4x100m relay group.
From there, she soared to unprecedented heights, securing three Olympic gold medals, together with historic back-to-back 100m titles in 2008 and 2012, a World Indoor 60m crown, 5 World Championship 100m golds, and 10 World Championship medals general. She stays the third-fastest lady in historical past and a multiple-time Jamaica Sportswoman of the 12 months.
Reflecting on her roots, the dash queen made it clear that the nation has all the time fueled her ardour and want to characterize Black, Inexperienced, and Gold on the worldwide stage.
“I’ve all the time stated that I’m the daughter of the soil. I’m a proud Jamaican as a result of you’ve proven me love within the ups and the downs, and it’s you who’ve helped nurture me and provides me that spirit of pleasure and unwavering help.”
