'Felt Honored' - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Reacts to Being Tiffany Crowned by Serena Williams at ATHLOS 2025

Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says she “felt honored” after being crowned with a Tiffany & Co. crown by tennis icon Serena Williams during the ATHLOS 2025 celebration at Icahn Stadium in New York. 

The ceremony was part of a star-studded tribute recogniSing women who have redefined sporting excellence and global influence.

The moment carried special emotion for Fraser-Pryce, who recently announced her retirement after closing her competitive career at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, ending an illustrious 18-year run that included multiple Olympic titles and ten World Championship gold medals.

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Reflecting on the honor, the sprint icon said:

“Yeah, definitely. For me, being able to have contributed to this sport for 18 years has been incredible. I never thought I would be in this moment, and track and field has truly changed my life,” she told Katelyn Hutchinson.

She added that the event was not just about her individual journey but about celebrating the progress of women in sport:

“Being here and being honored in this space is wonderful — not just for me as someone now retired from the sport, but also for seeing other women being celebrated and finally getting the recognition they deserve. Being front and center and celebrating excellence in this way is truly fantastic.”

The crowning was led by Serena Williams, herself a symbol of athletic power and longevity, who described Fraser-Pryce as “a living example of grace, grit, and greatness.”

When asked what message she had for young athletes inspired by her journey, Fraser-Pryce delivered powerful words of motivation:

“Whatever your heart’s desire is, be fearless in pursuing it, and never let anyone change your mind.”

She went on to reflect on her own battles with doubt and perseverance:

“Throughout my career, I’ve had people tell me I couldn’t, or I shouldn’t, or that someone else deserved the chance — but I’ve learned that every moment you step into is your moment. You should own it, step into your power, and embrace it fully.”

The ATHLOS 2025 event, curated to celebrate legendary women in sport and culture, symbolized a full-circle moment for Fraser-Pryce — from the young girl who rose from Waterhouse, Kingston, to one of the greatest sprinters in history.