Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce isn’t just another sprinter. She’s the Pocket Rocket. A five-time world champion in the 100 meters, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, and the most decorated woman ever in the event. Her name alone strikes fear and admiration across tracks worldwide. So, when the 38-year-old announced her long-awaited return to the Diamond League stage after a three-year break, fans braced for fireworks. But instead of a victory lap, what unfolded in Doha left the track world stunned.
Fraser-Pryce finished fourth in the 100m, behind Jamaican twins Tia Clayton and Tina Clayton. A result few saw coming. That upset didn’t just rattle fans. It caught the attention of an American track legend, who didn’t mince words after the race. The criticism wasn’t just about a loss.
A tweet by FloTrack highlighted how Olympian American athlete English Gardner weighs in on the women’s 100m. As the Doha Diamond League unfolded, Gardner never one to hold back delivered a candid, insightful take on Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s fourth-place finish. “One move and that’s a false start. In track and field you don’t get too many of those,” she began, already setting the tone with her sharp sprinting instincts. With Tia Clayton clocking a world-leading 10.92 seconds and her twin sister Tina hot on her heels at 11.02, the dominance of Jamaica’s young talent was undeniable.
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Gardner admitted she was “a little shocked” by Fraser-Pryce not taking the win, but quickly acknowledged the changing tide.
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