Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Sheds Light on Quitting Amid Setbacks

Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. (Credit: Imago)

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Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. (Credit: Imago)

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Sheds Light on Quitting Amid Setbacks

Stephen Awino 18:09 - 19.05.2025

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has made a candid revelation about giving up amid setbacks in track.

Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has faced a turbulent stretch marked by injury setbacks and a mixed start to the 2025 season.

At 38, Fraser-Pryce continues to defy expectations, most recently by helping Jamaica's women's 4x100m relay team secure qualification for the 2025 World Championships during the World Relays.

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A Comeback After Paris Disappointment

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. (Credit: Imago)

Fraser-Pryce’s 2024 season was marred by injuries that ruled her out of what would have been her fifth consecutive Olympic Games in Paris.

Speaking candidly in a video interview shared on her official Facebook page, Fraser-Pryce reflected on the mental toughness that fuels her journey.

"When it comes to track now, honestly, I've had difficult moments... but because I am so driven and because I am so focused, giving up is not an option for me," she said.

The multiple-time Olympic and World Champion explained how her inner drive has kept her grounded, even when circumstances have made progress seem distant.

"I’ve seen people give up right at the door, just when it’s about to open. I’m not going to do that," she noted.

"There’s going to be difficult moments where you’re going to have to survive... But the giving up—I’m not going to give up until I get what I want."

A Mixed Start to 2025

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has had a mixed start to her 2025 campaign.

Despite her motivation, the sprint icon has had a mixed start to her campaign.

On May 16, Fraser-Pryce made her Diamond League debut for the season, finishing fourth.

The race was dominated by young Jamaican sensation Tia Clayton, who clocked a world-leading 10.92 seconds, followed closely by her twin sister Tina Clayton at 11.02 seconds.

With the 2025 World Athletics Championships on the horizon, Fraser-Pryce is focused on building form and momentum.