Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is a living legend. The 36-year-old athlete, who has always stood atop the podium representing Jamaica, has secured top-notch records and accolades under her belt. However, this year, the 10-time world champion faced a few setbacks during her season. After suffering a knee injury at the beginning of the season, Fraser-Pryce could only secure bronze at the Worlds this year. Following this, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce later announced her withdrawal from the Wanda Diamond League final.

This turn of events has also led to the retirement rumors of the sprinter in the track and field community. Interestingly, in the middle of all these rumors, an iconic video of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has come to light. With her bold statement in the viral video, Fraser-Pryce irrespective of her decision to hang up her spikes proved why she is still a living legend in the world of athletics.

Iconic video of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce from 2015

On September 3, a track and field fan posted an iconic interview clip of Fraser Pryce on Twitter with the caption, “My favorite Shelly interview moment, all the way from 2015, yet still relevant today. Further, the fan, while highlighting the athlete’s dominance, added, “This is one athlete who has nothing left to prove—she’s the greatest there has ever been, and her legacy is set in stone.

In the video, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce after her win in the 2015 women’s 100m dash was asked if she is trying to make a statement with her win. In response to this, the track and field GOAT went bold as she stated, ‘I don’t need to make a statement to the world; nothing is for the world.” Further highlighting her reason for her passion for running, Fraser-Pryce added, “Everything is for his (God) glory, and that’s the only person I run for, nobody else. It’s not about proving anything to anybody because I have already proven myself over and over. I don’t think I need to prove anything to the world.”

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This short clip has gone viral after the athlete decided to pull out of the Diamond League finals, causing the retirement rumors to pile up. The 36-year-old Fraser-Pryce decided not to participate in the league after aggravating her knee injury at the Worlds.

Jamaica legend did not participate in the Diamond League

After securing bronze at the World Athletics Championship, Shelly-Ann Fraser Pierce decided not to participate in the Diamond League. The 36-year-old athlete aggravated her knee injury while running as a second leg to clinch a win at the 100-meter relay race. After the end of the World Championship, Fraser-Pryce’s medical team posted an update on her health. According to the athlete’s doctor, “(She is) in good spirits; I mean, a bit disappointed that we didn’t get the gold medal, but despite that, she knows what championships are all about.”

As of now, there has been no solid proof revolving around the sprinter’s retirement. But no matter the decision of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the athlete will forever remain a legend in the world of athletics, and the viral video truly showcases the prowess the Jamaican sprinter holds and that nothing can between her and her decisions.

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