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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Stuns in Mothers’ Race at Son’s School Sports Day

The sprinting legend stepped in unexpectedly and dominated, even outpacing a filming drone, as she continues to balance motherhood and elite athleticism.

Athletics - World Athletics Championships - Women's 100 Metres - Final - Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon, U.S. - July 18, 2022 Gold Medallist Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
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Overview

  • Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce participated in a mothers’ 100m race at her son Zyon’s school sports day on April 16, 2025, after her husband and son did not attend as planned.
  • The Jamaican sprint icon won the race decisively, showcasing her signature speed and leaving fellow participants far behind.
  • Her performance was so fast that the drone filming the event struggled to keep her in frame, drawing widespread attention online.
  • Fraser-Pryce’s appearance highlights her ongoing dual legacy as a world-class athlete and devoted mother, balancing family and sport.
  • With eight Olympic medals and five world titles, she is preparing for a final competitive season in 2025, driven by a sense of unfinished business.