Shelly-Ann Fraser is the Fastest Female Alive despite childbirth

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a Jamaican two-time Olympic champion clocks 10.63 in Kingston to become the fastest female alive on Saturday, 5th June 2021, since the late African American Florence Griffith-Joyner set the record at 10.49.

 

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Although Shelly-Ann Fraser had a quiet start, however, within a twinkle of an eye, she was back to win in the next Diamond League meeting, in Doha, just a few days later, thanks to hitting the target of 10.84, and in Kingston, she flew down the track to take victory as the fastest woman alive at the Destiny Meeting, with Natasha Morrison a distant second in 10.95 and Kashieka Cameron third in 11.39.

Fraser-Pryce, who overtook the 10.64 of American Carmelita Jeter, insisted it was still early to celebrate as she prepares to qualify for the Jamaican Olympic team at the National trials which take place on June 24-27. Fraser-Pryce, a two-time Olympic 100m champion and world record holder, clocked 10.71 seconds in her first competitive 100m of the season in Doha. 

Prime Minister Holness also applauded the iconic Jamaican and said “Shelly is a fine example of what talent, discipline and determination may achieve”. African Giant Fraser-Pryce has proven to be an inspiration for others. Even after giving birth, she became a world champion in 2019 despite the perceived limitations of childbirth.