Who Is Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s Husband? All You Need to Know About the ‘Mommy Rocket’s’ Family

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, aka “Pocket Rocket,” is one of the most illustrious sprinters ever to grace the track. Born on December 27th, 1986, her career has spanned over 15 years with remarkable consistency. With eight Olympic medals to her name and a personal best of 10.60 seconds, she cements herself as the third-fastest woman ever.

So it’s safe to say she earned the title when, in 2023, she was awarded the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year. However, no athlete achieves such heights alone. Her support system and the individuals who have stood by her side through triumphs and challenges play a crucial role in her remarkable journey. So here is all you need to know about Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s family.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s parents and early life

Shelly-Ann Fraser was born in Kingston’s vibrant inner-city community of Waterhouse. Her father’s name is Orane Fraser, and her mother is Maxine Simpson. She was raised alongside her two brothers by her mother, who was a former athlete who made a living as a street vendor. That is how Shelly-Ann’s journey began in humble surroundings. From an early age, she had a passion for sprinting, as she ran barefoot during her primary school years.

While at Wolmer’s High School for Girls, her path in track and field wasn’t crystal clear, but still, she earned a 100-meter bronze at the age of 16, participating in “Champs” (Inter-Secondary Schools Boys and Girls Championships). The year 2002 marked her rise, as she won the 200-meter title at the Jamaican Under-18 Championships with a time of 25.35 seconds. From there on out, her career began to grow with these initial years, forging the fire of her passion, the same passion that led her to the love of her life.

Fraser-Pryce’s husband Jason Pryce and their love story

The love story of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and her husband, Jason Pryce, began in 2007. Her future husband was introduced to her through a mutual friend and former Jamaican sprinter, Asafa Powell. Their paths crossed during training at the University of Technology in Kingston, where Shelly-Ann was pursuing her studies. As Jason reminisced in 2012, “When I went to training with Asafa, I used to see her. She was just always training hard.” Jason Pryce, a reserved and shy gentleman, has largely stayed out of the limelight; thus his role in his wife’s journey and success has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated.

In her own words, Shelly-Ann expressed her deep gratitude for her husband, saying, “My husband will say that my work is hard, and he knows how everything has shaped my life. He has been there 100 percent, and I don’t know what I would ever do without him. That’s one of the reasons I feel that if you feel you have chosen the right person for you, then you will know. We are self-approved. We don’t need anybody’s approval. We have the approval of God.” Jason Pryce, too, has gushed about his better half, saying how he is very grateful to be her husband. On August 7, 2017, the beautiful couple welcomed their baby boy, Zyon, adding a new chapter to their story.

Jamaican sprinter’s pregnancy and welcoming first child in 2017

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce revealed her pregnancy on Facebook in March 2017. With grace and optimism, she shared, “I look forward to seeing you all in 2018 when I return to competition on the tracks and around the World.” It was a moment of anticipation, both for her return to the track and for the new chapter she was embarking upon. As life often unfolds in unexpected ways, Shelly-Ann went into labor while watching the 100-meter final, where Tori Bowie won the race. Her baby boy, Zyon, was born the very next day through an emergency C-section. The experience left her with a mixture of emotions, notably a sense of fear that she candidly described. After her recovery period, her passion for the track found her back in training within 10 weeks.

Fraser-Pryce’s comeback to sport after childbirth

After welcoming Baby boy Zyon, Shelly-Ann defied expectations and within weeks, made a remarkable journey back to training after giving birth. With an official comeback in 2018, the road to her former glory wasn’t without its challenges. She had to grapple with the physical aftermath of a C-section, requiring special compression bandages to stabilize her stomach during training. Core workouts and heavy lifting were off-limits due to the pain, and doubts occasionally crept in. “I (wondered) whether my body would allow me to put in the level of work to get it done,” she confided. However, Fraser-Pryce’s resilience shone through.

In May 2018, just nine months after giving birth, she blazed the track, winning the 100 m at the Kingston All-Comers Meet in 11.52 seconds. Later, clocking 11.10 seconds, she claimed victory at the JN Racers Grand Prix back in Kingston. She continued to compete while breastfeeding for the first 15 months after giving birth, making her journey even more awe-inspiring. She then rebranded her famous title from “Pocket Rocket” to “Mommy Rocket,” fueled by motherhood’s transformative power. In July 2018, after her ninth race back in competition, she triumphantly broke the 11-second barrier, clocking 10.98 seconds to win at the London Grand Prix.

How Shelly-ann Fraser-Pryce trashed other parents at her son’s school race

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce once reminisced about the day she became a viral sensation during her son’s school race. The hilarious yet epic moment came when she was challenged to a race by an audacious parent of another child in her son’s school. However, there was more to the enticing story as Shelly-Ann confessed, “Two weeks beforehand, she started sending me photos of her working out in the gym. And then she told me she was coming for me!” Surprised at the bold challenge, she said, “I was like, ‘You can’t be serious, girl!'” With the support of her friend, she made it clear that she wouldn’t back down. Shelly-Ann recalled, “And when we got to sports day, she even started giving me the eyes, trying to psych me out.”

While Fraser-Pryce had her track spikes stashed away in her car, she didn’t engage in the challenge until a pivotal moment. Her son stumbled in one event and finished third in the obstacle race, and her husband could only manage fourth place in the dad’s sprint. It was then that Fraser-Pryce decided she had to uphold family honor. Taking the competition seriously, she even warmed up. And then, with cheering kids as her audience, she delivered yet another display of her incredible speed, winning by an astonishing margin on the grass track, with her friend finishing a distant second. The video showcased this legend sporting a baseball cap backward, leaving a field of fellow moms in her dust.

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From humble beginnings to conquering the challenges of being a new mother, to breaking barriers, and to prevailing on her son’s school run, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has still managed to capture and inspire the world. And as she continues her journey ahead with her sights on the Paris Olympics 2024, fans always expect the unexpected from her.

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