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Fraser-Pryce Clinches Third in Kingston to Earn Final World Championships Spot

At 38, she secured her spot at her ninth World Championships in Tokyo, aiming to conclude her career where it began.

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Overview

  • Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce clocked 10.91 seconds to finish third in the women’s 100m at the Jamaican National Championships and clinch her place on Jamaica’s 2025 World Championships team
  • The sprint legend confirmed earlier this month that 2025 will be her final season, positioning her Tokyo appearance as the capstone of an 18-year career
  • Tina Clayton stormed to her first senior national title with a personal best 10.81s and Shericka Jackson earned second in 10.88s to join Fraser-Pryce on the team
  • Competing in Tokyo marks Fraser-Pryce’s ninth World Championships appearance, tying Jamaica’s record; at 38, she would be the nation’s oldest athlete at the event
  • The trials highlighted a generational shift in Jamaican sprinting as emerging talents rise to challenge established champions