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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to Retire After Tokyo World Championships

She cites unfinished business after her Paris injury.

Overview

  • Fraser-Pryce confirmed on Aug. 30 that this season will be her last.
  • She earned selection by placing third in Jamaica’s 100m trials, securing a ninth world championships appearance.
  • The Tokyo meet opens Sept. 13, which she frames as a celebration of resilience rather than a formal farewell.
  • Her career includes three Olympic titles and 10 world golds, including a record five consecutive world 100m crowns.
  • After giving birth in 2017, she won 100m world titles in 2019 and 2022 and plans to expand work empowering women and youth through the Pocket Rocket Foundation.