WATCH: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Outshines Rivals at Prefontaine Classic 2022

Published 05/28/2022, 6:20 PM EDT

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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is delivering remarkable victories for Jamaica since the early 2000s, and she has done it yet again. Just a couple of weeks ago, she became the champion in Kip Keino Classic, and now she wins the Prefontaine Classic 200m as well. It’s like with age her performance is getting more and more refined.

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When you look at Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce running on the track, no one can admit she is already 35 years old. However, the way she has been nailing at every single international event over the last 20 years is simply extraordinary.

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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wins the women’s 200m at the Prefontaine Classic

After securing the top podium place in Kip Keino Classic at Nairobi earlier this month, here comes another spectacular performance by the Jamaican legend. Though this time the stage was set for 200m at Eugene Diamond League. However, Shelly only cares for one thing, and that is being the first to touch the finish line. With 22.42 seconds on the clock, she added yet another 200m gold to her name.

Prior to the race, she said“I’m excited about the 200 (Saturday) because you kind of now see, OK, this is where I am at, this is how I feel.” Well, the legend is exactly, where she belongs, and that is at the top.

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Looking at the race, one could easily say that it was a piece of cake for the Olympic champion, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Though a more interesting fact is that it was her season’s best time in 200m. Beside the Jamaican legend were Brittany Brown and Anthonique Strachan in second and third place, respectively.

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Shelly-Ann is now 35-years-old. While others at her age would have happily retired, she keep on delivering sensational victories one after the other. However, with her ongoing form, it’s hard to say whether she is even considering retirement from the sport anytime soon.

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