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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Prepares for Diamond League Return in Doha

The Jamaican sprint legend addresses challenges of balancing motherhood and training as she aims to regain her competitive edge at 38.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrated with her son Zyon after winning the women's 100m at the 2019 world championships in Doha
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Overview

  • Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will compete in the women’s 100m at the 2025 Doha Diamond League, her first appearance at the event since 2021.
  • At a pre-race press conference, Fraser-Pryce expressed excitement and pledged to recapture her race sharpness after resuming training earlier this year.
  • The 38-year-old sprinter reflected on her iconic 2019 World Championship victory in Doha, where she celebrated with her son Zyon on the track.
  • Fraser-Pryce acknowledged the challenges of balancing her career with raising her seven-year-old son, describing their daily routine as 'hectic.'
  • She dismissed age-related criticisms, emphasizing her determination to perform at the highest level despite being viewed as 'too old to race.'