"Few athletes in modern history have shaped their sport with the consistency, excellence, and global influence of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Known worldwide as the "Pocket Rocket" for her compact 5-foot frame and explosive power, she has dominated track and field for two decades. Nike, her longtime partner since 2008, is now celebrating her unparalleled career as she closes out her final professional race at the World Championships in Tokyo."
"Fraser-Pryce's statistics alone cement her as one of the greatest athletes of all time. She has earned three Olympic gold medals, including the first by a Caribbean woman in the 100-meter sprint, a staggering 10 World Championships with a record five wins in the 100-meter, and seven National Championships in Jamaica. Beyond medals and titles, she has elevated her country into an international track and field powerhouse while inspiring a generation of athletes and young women across the globe."
"In her two decades as a professional athlete, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce hasn't just dominated the track, she's transformed it," says Tanya Hvizdak, VP of Global Sports Marketing at Nike. "Shelly-Ann is one of the most legendary sprinters the world has ever seen, breaking records, shattering barriers and redefining what it means to be a champion. It's been an honor to watch her inspire generations of athletes to chase greatness as boldly as she has."
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has dominated sprinting for two decades, winning three Olympic gold medals, ten World Championship titles (including a record five 100m wins), and seven Jamaican national championships. Her breakthrough included the first Olympic 100m gold by a Caribbean woman. Nike partnered with her in 2008 and is celebrating her final professional race at the World Championships in Tokyo. Fraser-Pryce combines elite performance with resilience, motherhood, mentorship, and leadership, elevating Jamaica into a global track powerhouse. Her compact stature, explosive power, and consistent excellence have inspired generations of athletes and young women worldwide.
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