Top five achievements of sprinter Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce

Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce is a record-breaking and resilient sprinting legend.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters in history, has achieved unparalleled success in track and field. Known as the “Pocket Rocket,” she has consistently rewritten the record books with her extraordinary performances. From winning five 100m World Championship titles to securing two Olympic gold medals, Fraser displayed unrivalled dominance and longevity in her career.

Shelly’s achievements include becoming the only sprinter to medal in the 100m at four consecutive Olympics and setting one of the fastest 100m times in history at 10.60 seconds. Beyond her speed, her resilience—returning to top form after maternity leave—has inspired countless athletes worldwide.

Here are the top five achievements of Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce:

Five-time world champion in 100m:

Fraser-Pryce has cemented her legacy as the greatest 100m sprinter in World Championships history with five gold medals. She began her dominance in Berlin (2009) with a 10.73-second win, followed by Moscow (2013), where she also won 200m and relay golds. In Beijing (2015), she became the first woman to win three 100m titles.

After maternity leave, she triumphed in Doha (2019) with a 10.71-second performance. Her fifth title came in Eugene (2022) with a championship-record 10.67 seconds, leading a historic Jamaican podium sweep and showcasing her unparalleled consistency and resilience.

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Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist:

At the 2012 London Olympics, she clocked 10.75 seconds to successfully defend her title, becoming only the third woman in history to accomplish this feat after Wyomia Tyus and Gail Devers.

Her breakthrough came at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where, at just 21 years old, she won gold with a time of 10.78 seconds, making history as the first Caribbean woman to capture Olympic gold in this event while leading a Jamaican podium sweep.

Historic Olympic Medalist:

Fraser-Pryce is the only sprinter to win individual 100m medals at four consecutive Olympic Games, amassing eight Olympic medals (3 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze). She won gold in Beijing 2008 (10.78 seconds) as the first Caribbean woman to achieve this and defended her title in London 2012 (10.75 seconds).

Despite injuries, she won bronze at Rio 2016 (10.86 seconds) and silver at Tokyo 2020 (10.74 seconds). Her consistency and resilience across four Olympics have cemented her legacy as one of track and field’s greatest athletes.

World Championship Medals:

Fraser-Pryce’s World Championships career is unparalleled, featuring 14 medals (10 gold, 4 silver). She holds five historic 100m titles, starting with Berlin 2009 (10.73 seconds) and culminating in Eugene 2022 (10.67 seconds), where she set a championship record. Notably, in Moscow 2013, she achieved triple gold in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay.

Her post-maternity comeback in Doha 2019 saw her win her fourth title (10.71 seconds). Additionally, she has earned four silver medals across the 200m and relays, showcasing her versatility and longevity as one of track and field’s greatest athletes.

Record-breaking speed and consistency:

Fraser-Pryce is the third-fastest woman in history, clocking 10.60 seconds at the 2021 Lausanne Diamond League, trailing only Florence Griffith-Joyner (10.49) and Elaine Thompson-Herah (10.54). In 2022, she achieved an unprecedented seven sub-10.70 runs, bringing her record to nine career sub-10.70 performances—an unmatched feat in women’s sprinting.

At the age of 34, after giving birth, she became the fastest mother ever, with a performance of 10.60 seconds. Known for delivering sub-10.80 times in championships, she also excels in the 200m, with a personal best of 21.79 seconds set at the 2021 Jamaican Olympic Trials.

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