Five-time World Champion in the 100 metres, two-time Olympic Champion. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is without doubt one of the greatest sprinters of all time. 2024 was not a successful year due to injuries, but 2025 could be. \u201cAfter the disappointing Paris Games, I took my time to recover and rebuild,\u201d explains Fraser-Pryce. \u201cI am healthy and have trained hard over the past few months. I am ready to go for a sixth world title in Tokyo!\u201d she says resolutely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2019s why the Allianz Memorial Van Damme is a very important meeting for me,\u201d the Jamaican continues. \u201cGood training alone is not enough, you also have to be able to translate that into competition. I want to nail my start on Friday, and I also want to see other technical details that I have worked hard on translated into competition. A fast time on Friday would certainly be a confidence booster, but the most important thing is the technical execution. Then the fast time will come naturally,\u201d Fraser-Pryce knows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Jamaican living legend will face 24-year-old American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, who is undefeated in the 100 metres this year. \u201cI think what she’s doing is fantastic. She’s already run 10.65 this year and I know how fast that is. But that doesn\u2019t scare me. I love racing against other top athletes, it brings out the best in me,\u201d says Fraser-Pryce, who\u2019s personal best is 10.60 whilst also being the Memorial meeting record holder with a time of 10.72.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou know, people sometimes ask me if I still have anything to lose at 38, with my track record,\u201d Fraser-Pryce muses. \u201cOf course I do! I\u2019m a fierce competitor, my only goal is to win. Even at 38. If I didn\u2019t believe it was possible, I wouldn\u2019t be doing this anymore. My secret? There is no secret. My training discipline has brought me this far, and I get so much joy from the sport. I enjoy it immensely and am very grateful for everything I have achieved in my career and have been able to experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And now one last chance to shine in Brussels? \u201cYes, I\u2019m really looking forward to it. The stadium is packed every year. People shout my name. I love a lively stadium and I\u2019m sure it will be just the same tomorrow!\u201d concludes Fraser-Pryce happily.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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