Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce Explains Her ?Smirk? to Sha?Carri Richardson After Nike Prefontaine Classic 2021 Win

While ordinarily athletes are retiring in their 30s, Shelly-Ann has been creating history. The Jamaican sprinting legend reached the peak of her performances at the Diamond League meet 2021 by becoming the world’s third-fastest woman, clocking a time of 10.60 seconds. Interestingly, the Jamaican sprinting trio of Shelly-Ann, Elaine Thompson, and Shericka Jackson have been in an intense on-field rivalry with Sha’Carri Richardson.

Richardson, who was shockingly banned from Tokyo games, made her comeback at the Diamond League meet in Eugene. But had a rather disappointing comeback finishing in the last place, while the Jamaican trio clean swept the race.

It was just a look, says Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce

In her post-match interview, Richardson was trying to justify her disappointing performance. But what caught the eyes of the fans wasn’t her words but Shelly-Ann as she was passing by. Olympic legend, Shelly-Ann, gave a smirk to the camera. Fans thought the look was aimed at Sha’Carri Richardson, who just had an embarrassing loss.

However, in conversation with the Undefeated, Shelly-Ann opened up about how that look was not what everyone interpreted. “I mean, seriously, it was just a look. I was having a conversation with my teammate and she [her teammate] said something, and then I looked. But it wasn?t ? it was just what it is. It was just a look, you know? It was just a look. Yeah,” said Shelly-Ann.?

Making sure that her look was not being used as a reaction anymore, Shelly further clarified that there was no story behind it. “There was nothing more behind it, if I?m being very honest, there was nothing more behind it.?

Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce vs Sha’Carri Richardson

Shelly-Ann also mentioned that she likes the American sprinter and her personality. While Sha’Carri is just rising, Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce has been on the field since Athens Olympics 2004.

At the Diamond League meet in Eugene, another Jamaican sprinter, Elaine Thompson clocked the world’s second-fastest time at 10.54 seconds. While Shelly-Ann finished at the second position with 10.73 seconds, the American finished at the last position with 11.19 seconds.

While there are intense rivalries on the field, the women in track and field have always tried to uplift each other rather than bringing them down. Shelly-Ann has been a model for sprinting women, and her opening up about her smirk look will hopefully clear things between the athletes.

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