As Mother’s Day approached, an awe-inspiring story from the world of track and field resurfaced, capturing the essence of maternal pride. Among these stories shines the story of Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, whose accolades include gold medals from the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Games, and a silver medal at the 2020-2021 Tokyo Olympics. Beyond her sporting triumphs, Fraser-Pryce cherishes her role as a mother, citing her son Zyon as the greatest joy in her life.

In a new video re-circulating online, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is seen talking about how though she initially did not plan to race at her son’s annual day parent race, she just had to be there for him. Fraser-Pryce never shies away from showing up for her son in more ways than one. 

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wins gold on school track field

On account of Mother’s Day, NBC Olympics and Paralympics re-shared a video of Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on their X handle, stating, “That time Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce aka “The Mommy Rocket” absolutely DOMINATED the parents race at her son’s school. 🚀” Despite her coach’s advice not to run in the parent race, Fraser-Pryce felt she “had to show up” and “preserve my name” to represent her family.

After the race, Fraser-Pryce cheered on her son and expressed her pride in him, saying “I’m SO proud of my son and happy he enjoyed sports day“. For her, it wasn’t just about winning an annual day race, she wanted to lift his spirits after her husband placed fourth and Zyon fell in another match. It was important for Shelly-Ann to have her son enjoy the day. As Fraser-Pryce gears up for the next big race, her dedication to both motherhood and athletics continues to inspire admirers worldwide.

Sprinting towards retirement after the next big race – the Paris Olympics

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a 3X Olympic champion, recently disclosed her intention to retire following the Paris Games this summer. Recently, she wrote in the social media post, “I got Paris on my mind…..My 5th and final one for all time.“ Also speaking with Essence.com, she emphasized that her family played a pivotal role in this decision.

Fraser-Pryce shared, “There’s not a day I’m getting up to go practice and I’m like, ‘I’m over this.” She highlighted her son’s need for her presence and acknowledged her husband’s longstanding support since before her victory in 2008, noting his sacrifices for her career. Further, the sprinter added, “I want to finish on my own terms.” With anticipation reaching its peak, Fraser-Pryce is set to ignite the track and establish a lasting legacy of speed in the upcoming Paris Olympics.