Talksport recently announced its best 10 female athletes of this year. Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce has made it onto the list of the fourth-best female athletes of the 21st century.

Fraser Pryce is one of the most successful Jamaican sprinters. She completely changed the game for the Jamaican female athletes. During her career, she won 4 World Championships. In addition, she also inspired hundreds of youngsters who wanted to take up athletics.

Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce recognized as the 4th Best female athlete of this century

The talksport list is based on the research done in the United Kingdom. It features 10 female athletes from 10 different sports. All of these female athletes have done commendably well in their respective sports, inspiring an entire generation on their own.

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Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce was named the 4th best athlete of the 21st century. A 2-time Olympic Gold medalist, Pryce, brought Jamaican female sprinting to the table and helped it gain recognition in the world of athletics. Last year, she won the silver medal at the Tokyo Summer Olympics. In addition, she successfully repeated her podium performance at the Prefontaine Classic.

Notably, Fraser Pryce has 8 Olympic medals to her name. She is one of the few athletes who successfully defended her gold medal title. Not just that, Shelly-Ann has won medals in 4 consecutive Olympics.

Fondly named “Pocket Rocket”, Fraser Pryce proved to the world that Jamaican female sprinters are not behind others. Even after becoming a mother, she won a Gold Medal title.

Simone Biles, Serena Williams, and others on the list of best female athletes

Meanwhile, tennis player Serena Williams was named the Best Female Athlete, followed by Simone Biles. Williams is the winner of 23 Grand Slam titles and is a 4 time Olympic Gold Medalist. Biles, meanwhile, is currently the most decorated gymnast in the world.

US Alpine Skiing Legend Lindsey Vonn comes in at No. 9 on the list. Swimming legend Katie Ledecky was named No.5 on the list, right behind Fraser Pryce.

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