“In the next two days, it will be my final time gracing the National Stadium. Honestly, it’s one of those moments that I’m looking forward to… because I have absolutely nothing to lose and all to gain.” No one at the Nike event at the AC Hotel may have expected those words. But they came! Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a name etched into Jamaica’s soul and the heart of global track and field, is preparing to take her final competitive steps on the track where it all began.
This week, the National Stadium in Kingston won’t just witness a race — it will witness the closing chapter of a legend’s journey. After two decades of breathtaking speed, five consecutive Olympic Games, and a career that redefined excellence, the 2025 Jamaican National Championships will be Shelly-Ann’s last as a professional athlete on her home soil. As that moment draws near, emotions run deep.
On June 25, Shelly-Ann opened her heart in a moving Instagram post. “As I prepare for my final National Trials, I’m filled with gratitude for the journey, for my partners, and most of all, for my people,” she wrote. These weren’t just words — they were a love letter to every voice that cheered, every hand that lifted, and every soul that believed. But it was her message to Jamaica that carried the heaviest weight. “Jamaica, your love has carried me, and your pride has fueled me. Every step I’ve taken has been with you beside me.” In those few words, Shelly-Ann said everything. Her speed may have come from training and talent, but her fire, her heart, and her legacy? That came from home. From the cheers echoing through Waterhouse. From the flags waving high in Berlin, Beijing, London, Rio, and Tokyo.
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