Jamaican sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has officially announced her retirement from competitive athletics, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 18-year career that cemented her legacy as one of the greatest sprinters in history.
The three-time Olympic gold medalist and 10-time world champion made the announcement on social media on Tuesday, thanking her supporters and reflecting on her journey as the most decorated 100m sprinter of all time.
The 38-year-old concluded her career at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo last month, where she helped Jamaica secure a silver medal in the 4x100m relay, raising her total to an extraordinary 16 World Championship medals.
Fraser-Pryce’s retirement marks the end of an era for Jamaican athletics, with fans and fellow athletes celebrating her as a symbol of excellence, resilience, and inspiration both on and off the track.
