Yesterday, she lit up the track with a bold, vibrant wig. But today, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce showed up as the woman Jamaicans have admired for over 20 years—authentic, fierce, and deeply rooted in her beginnings. On June 27, in front of a roaring Kingston National Stadium crowd—including familiar faces from her Waterhouse community—she lined up for the women’s 100m semifinals and final, knowing this would be her last professional race on Jamaican soil.
This wasn’t just any race. The stakes were personal and historic. With names like Shericka Jackson and Tina Clayton in the mix, the competition was stacked. And the pressure? Immense. Every time Fraser-Pryce has competed at the JAAA National Championships, she’s made the team. And even now, two decades since her debut, that streak mattered.
True to form, the “Mommy Rocket” blasted down the track and claimed third place with a time of 10.91 seconds, securing her spot on the Jamaican team for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. It wasn’t just a qualification. It was a full-circle moment. A goodbye wrapped in glory. After the race, the emotions she’d been holding back finally surfaced. With her voice tinged with pride and nostalgia, she shared a message that summed up her journey: “Keep working, keep dreaming, and one day you’ll get there.” And with that, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce didn’t just finish a race—she cemented her legacy.
“Keep working, keep dreaming, and one day you’ll get there.” Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce speaking to the media after making the World Championship team for Tokyo.
— Owen (@_OwenM_) June 28, 2025
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