Donovan Bailey has praised Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's continued excellence, calling her the queen of track and field and a role model for future athletes.
Donovan Bailey has hailed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce as the greatest, urging upcoming track and field athletes to look up to her if they want to excel in their careers.
The Jamaica-Canadian star pointed out that Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce continues to defy age with her scintillating performances on the track, with her recent exploits at the Jamaican Championships.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce finished an impressive third in a time of 10.91 seconds. Tina Clayton won the race in a personal best time of 10.81 seconds ahead of Shericka Jackson, who clocked 10.88 seconds.
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11:48 - 28.06.2025
'She Showed That I Should Have Stayed Longer' – Usain Bolt Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Usain Bolt paid a touching tribute to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, admitting her enduring greatness made him feel he retired too soon.
The 10-time world champion now goes to the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, in September with all eyes set on the top prize.
Donovan Bailey in Awe of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
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The double Olympic champion is confident that Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will once again be out to prove a point at the World Championships, having dominated that global space for years.
She has won 10 gold medals from the World Championships, with her latest accolade being the individual bronze medal she won in the 100m at the event in Budapest, Hungary.
Donovan Bailey added that competing against youngsters and managing to secure a place on the podium is a sign that Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce still has the potential to show up and make a mark.
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09:28 - 02.07.2025
‘Full Circle Moment’ - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Reveals Why Ending Career in Japan is the Perfect Send-Off
Jamaican sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has given reasons why she is grateful that she will run her final race of her career not anywhere else but in Japan.
“Some might view this as the change of guard, but is it, though? Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has made the team,” Donovan Bailey said on his YouTube channel.
“The queen of track and field is Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, 100% and you talk about transitioning or playing it forward…she executed how she is supposed to, I don’t know if she is injured or anything, but she made the team.”
Donovan Bailey also expressed his admiration for Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, from her track exploits to her personality beyond the track.
He revealed that Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is a blueprint for success, and all the other athletes who wish to excel should take notes from her career.
“Shelly-Ann, congratulations. I like who she is as a person, I like who she is on and off the track. For those starting their track and field careers, you should look at Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and what she has done over the years with her brand,” he added.
As Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce gears up for yet another global stage, Donovan Bailey's praise is a reminder that her legacy continues to inspire, proving that greatness is not defined by age.