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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Athletics – Women’s 200m – Semifinal – Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan – August 2, 2021. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica in action during Semifinal 1 REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Athletics – Women’s 200m – Semifinal – Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan – August 2, 2021. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica in action during Semifinal 1 REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
Greatness is all about working towards the next goal once you achieve the previous one. Perhaps Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce learned that early in her career. From the early 2000s to the date, she has given enough moments to track and field to be cherished for a lifetime. However, going into the 2022 season, Shelly has a very special goal in her mind.
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LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – AUGUST 26: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce competes in Women’s 100m at Stade Olympique Pontaise on August 26, 2021 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Marco Mantovani/Getty Images)
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is one of the greatest sprinters of all time. With two Olympic golds and four world champion titles, her contribution to the track and field is simply unparalleled.
What is next on the list for Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce?
After the season opener 200m race at National Stadium, Shelly was looking quite positive. In the post-match interview, she said, “I am feeling good. Haven’t raced in a while.” While the fans were expecting an exciting battle between Shelly and Shericka Jackson, the latter didn’t show up for the race.
Sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says running a time in the region of 10.40 seconds over 100 metres is one of her motivations for this season.
She says she’s eager to lower her personal best.
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Shedding light on her upcoming goals, Shelly said, “Well, listen 10.6 after having that season last year. That’s definitely opened a new door for me in terms of the dreams and goals that I am chasing. But in this season I am definitely looking forward to run 10.5 and possibly 10.4 because that’s the aim. And I think I am on my way to that. I just have to continue to trust that goal and I’ll just continue to put in work.”
A good start to the season
In the 200 meters season opener at Velocity Fest 11, the Jamaican track field legend finished second. With a time of 22.79 seconds, she was just behind the winner Anthonique Strachan, who scored a time of 22.55 seconds on the clock. While Natasha Morrison secured third place with 23.06 seconds.
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Athletics – JAAA National Senior Championships – National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica – June 27, 2021 Jamaica’s Sherika Jackson, Elaine Thompson-Hera and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in action during the women’s 200 m REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy
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With the next goal in mind, Shelly is looking unstoppable, as always. Though there is hardly any doubt about her capabilities, can she once again be the fastest one on the track?
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