ANDRE LOWE, Sports Content Manager
(Jamaica Observer) – Legendary Jamaican sprinter and philanthropist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on Monday signalled the ending of her unmatched career, after announcing that this week’s National Senior Championships will be her last.
The iconic athlete, who was speaking at a special and intimate ceremony organised by her longtime sponsors Nike at AC Hotel, thanked her supporters and those who have contributed to her success on and off the track, while committing to continuing her work and efforts towards the development of track and field in Jamaica.
“In the next two days, it will be my final time gracing the National Stadium and it is honestly one of those moments that I’m looking forward to. You know why? Because I have absolutely nothing to lose and all to gain because it is your love and it’s your support and it’s your encouragement that has kept me,” said Fraser-Pryce in the presence of family members, close friends, longtime sponsors, select media and government officials.
“It is the ways you have celebrated me, it is the ways you have showed up for me. And as I stand on the track in the next two days, it’s not just about the track, but it’s what’s possible. It’s how we continue to shift and change the narrative of our own female or elite sprinting. It’s about your time; honouring your time,” Fraser-Pryce added.
