Bhubaneswar: Jamaican sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce concluded her extraordinary World Athletics Championships career in Tokyo, finishing with a silver in the 4x100m relay and a total of 17 medals (10 gold, 6 silver, 1 bronze) across nine editions—the second most in history behind Allyson Felix.
Known affectionately as the “Mommy Rocket,” Fraser-Pryce’s legacy is unmatched. She claimed five consecutive 100m world titles and was the first mother in 24 years to win a global 100m crown. Her career-best 10.60 seconds ranks her the third-fastest woman ever.
Reflecting on her farewell season, Fraser-Pryce shared,
“The 2025 World Championships being in Japan, where my global journey began in 2007, made it important to finish on my own terms.”
She added, “It’s such a rewarding feeling when things don’t go as planned, but consistent drive leads to success. I’m grateful to have made it to the line this year after being unable to compete in Paris due to injury.”
Her son, motherhood, and unyielding competitive spirit fueled her groundbreaking achievements:
“My son is my greatest motivation. Becoming a mother didn’t limit my dreams; it made them bigger,” she said.
Shelly-Ann’s influence extends beyond medals, inspiring generations and empowering women worldwide through initiatives like the Pocket Rocket Foundation. Her final act on the track was a powerful reminder of her enduring greatness:
“Every time I step to the line, the goal is to win. Leaving it all on the track—that’s the champion mindset.”.
Her farewell marks the end of an era, but her legacy will continue to shine in athletics history.
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