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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Stuns in Viral Sprint at Son’s School Sports Day

The eight-time Olympic medalist showcased her legendary speed in a casual parents' race, reigniting public attention ahead of her 2025 comeback season.

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, an eight-time Olympic medalist, participated in a mothers' 100m race at her son Zyon's school on April 16, 2025, in Kingston, Jamaica.
  • Fraser-Pryce stepped into the race unexpectedly after her husband and son could not participate as planned, highlighting her family-driven motivation.
  • Her performance, which saw her far outpace other parents, gained viral attention, with a drone struggling to keep her in frame due to her speed.
  • The event comes shortly after Fraser-Pryce announced her return to competitive track for the 2025 season, signaling 'unfinished business' following her injury withdrawal from the Paris 2024 Olympics.
  • Widely celebrated for balancing motherhood and elite athleticism, Fraser-Pryce continues to inspire as she prepares for her final competitive season.