Commonwealth Games medallist Shaniqua Bascombe reveals how Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce inspired her signature look while she continues to rise as one of the Caribbean’s brightest sprint stars.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games have introduced several emerging stars, and Trinidad and Tobago sprinter Shaniqua Bascombe is undoubtedly one of them. While her impressive performances on the track earned her a place on the podium, it was her colourful hairstyle that also caught the attention of athletics fans around the world.
Bascombe has revealed that her race-day look is inspired by Jamaican sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, whose vibrant hairstyles have become as iconic as her remarkable achievements on the track. For the Trinidad and Tobago athlete, the inspiration is about much more than appearance—it’s about confidence, self-expression and celebrating individuality.
Inspired by a Sprint Legend
Fraser-Pryce has been one of the most influential figures in world athletics for over a decade. Along with winning multiple Olympic and World Championship titles, she has inspired young athletes through her fearless personality and distinctive style.
Bascombe admitted that watching the Jamaican great compete encouraged her to embrace colourful hairstyles of her own. She believes expressing her personality helps her feel more confident before stepping onto the track.
Commonwealth Games Breakthrough
Bascombe’s medal-winning performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games marked another important milestone in her career. Competing against some of the Commonwealth’s fastest sprinters, she showcased impressive speed and composure to secure a place on the podium.
The result also added another memorable achievement for Trinidad and Tobago, a nation with a proud tradition of producing world-class sprinters.
Looking Ahead
Still in the early stages of her senior international career, Bascombe has already established herself as one of the Caribbean’s rising talents. With a Commonwealth Games medal now on her résumé and growing confidence on the international stage, she will be aiming to build on this success at future World Championships and Olympic competitions.
For now, Bascombe is proving that athletes can stand out through both performance and personality, following the inspiration of one of sprinting’s greatest icons while creating an identity of her own.
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