Jamaican Olympian Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, essentially the most embellished 100-meter sprinter of all time, has scored a model partnership with widespread Swiss watch model Richard Mille.
The announcement was made by way of the model’s social media platform on Tuesday.
“In your mark, get set, Go! Olympic Gold Medallist and World Champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has joined the Richard Mille household. The proud Jamaican “Pocket Rocket” and essentially the most embellished athlete in 100m historical past is setting her sights on additional glory on the Paris Olympics in 2024,” Richard Mille stated.
The 36-year-old Fraser-Pryce has joined the likes of all-time high scorer for Ivory Coast’s nationwide soccer workforce Didier Drogba, number one ranked tennis star Rafael Nadal, and South African sprinter Wayde van Niekerk, who’re among the many legendary athletes signed as ambassadors of the brand. Celebrities equivalent to Grammy-award profitable rapper and document producer Pharrell Williams and Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh additionally signify the model.
Yohan Blake, the previous world 100m champion, was the primary from Jamaica to be endorsed by the globally famend firm.
All eyes on Paris
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has her sights set on the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, which she says will probably be her last bid so as to add to her spectacular assortment of Olympic medals.
Regardless of dealing with challenges earlier within the 12 months, together with withdrawal from competitions on account of a household emergency and a knee damage, Fraser-Pryce made a outstanding comeback. She showcased her resilience and athletic prowess by securing second place within the 200m on the Jamaican Championships.
Moreover, she earned silver and bronze medals on the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, contributing to Jamaica’s success within the 4×100 relay regardless of sustaining a hamstring damage.
In 2023, Fraser-Pryce additionally achieved the milestone of profitable her first Laureus World Sports activities Award for Sportswoman of the 12 months, a recognition of her constant excellence in athletics.
She was additionally honored this month with the 2023 Alumni Exemplar Sports activities Award by the College of West Indies through the college’s seventy fifth Anniversary celebrations.
Learn: UWI recognizes Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce with Alumni Exemplar Sports Award