Track and field star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was on the verge of retirement as she announced her retirement after the Paris Olympics. Now, there is more news to it. She has received an honor from her alma mater. The three-time Olympic champion has served the UN children’s agency and has also been a UNICEF Jamaica National Ambassador. She has now cleared the air about retirement.

The Senior Producer/Presenter of SportsMax TV, Ricardo Chambers, posted on X about the Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce training confirmation. The post reads, “Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has confirmed that she is currently training. She was speaking to reporters at her alma mater, Wolmer’s Trust High School for Girls, where she was officially presented with the keys to the city of Kingston on Thursday morning.” The honor?

Legendary sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce received a hero’s welcome and contributed an astounding USD 50,000 to help education and student development when she arrived at her alma mater to accept another renowned Jamaican honor. The ceremony was planned to formally award her the keys to the City of Kingston.

It is the highest honor given by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). Her donation demonstrates her dedication to giving back and empowering the next generation of young women. Kingston & St. Andrew Municipal Corporation official X handled a post about the Key to the City of Kingston. Calling her queen, Ksamcorp posted four images of Pryce, and the caption?

It reads, “A parade fit for a queen! 👸. We welcome Ambassador the Hon. Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce @realshellyannfp to the Wolmer’s Boys’ School as the KSAMC @AndrewSwabyJA prepares to present her with the Key to the City of Kingston. Celebrate this momentous occasion with us.” Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said, “This follows a resolution approved in September 2024. It is to honor her at the school where she first showcased her extraordinary talent and where she remains an inspiration to many Jamaicans.”

She is honored as she has made significant contributions to Jamaica and her community. ‘Pocket Rocket’ became the first Caribbean woman to win gold in the 100-meter event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics after rising from near obscurity to become an eight-time Olympic medalist. How has Fraser-Pryce’s journey been so far?

How did Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce become the first Caribbean woman to win gold in the 100 m?

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s journey from a young girl in Kingston, Jamaica, to Olympic glory is a story of resilience, talent, and sheer determination. Growing up in a modest household, she discovered her passion for sprinting at George Headley Primary School at the age of 10. Later, she refined her skills at Wolmer’s High School for Girls. She made a talent of herself as she deliberately and unafraidly took off and got the immediate approval of coach Stephen Francis. Coach Franci noticed her natural talent and worked hard to mold her into one of the best sprinters.

Fraser-Pryce’s big breakthrough came in 2008 when, as an underdog, she stunned the world at the Beijing Olympics. At 21 years old, she broke the record in the 100m final with a breathtaking 10.78 seconds and, as a result, became the first Caribbean woman to be an Olympic gold medalist at this particular event. In this regard, her win was not just a win but also a significant statement of the fact that Jamaica was no longer just about Usain Bolt but also about a woman who had in her all the propulsive power of the universe sprinting.

That triumph catapulted Fraser-Pryce into track superstardom, setting the stage for a career defined by dominance. ‘Pocket Rocket’ has made a few other records, like firsts all over the world. She won four 100-meter world medals in 2009, 2013, 2015, and 2019, making her the only sprinter of either gender to do so. If that wasn’t enough. She became the oldest female sprinter and the first mother to win a global 100-meter title in 24 years in 2019 when she won at the age of 32.

Fraser-Pryce is a fire on track and a gem of a person in real life. She arranges Christmas treats for children through her Pocket Rocket foundation—it’s like tradition for her now. Now, she is still in the race as per her recent announcement and has had a legendary track career till now. She has built her dominance on track with her dedication and resilience. It is to be seen how “Pocket Rocket” is going to surprise her fans.