Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Short biography
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, CD, OJ (born December 27, 1986) is a Jamaican track and field sprinter, competing in the 60 metres, 100 m and 200 m. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time. One of the most enduring track athletes in history, Fraser-Pryce's career spans over a decade and a half, from the late 2000s to the 2020s. Her success on the track, including her consistency at major championships, helped to usher in the golden age of Jamaican sprinting. In the 100 m, her signature event, she is a two-time Olympic gold medallist and a five-time world champion. In the 200 m, she has won gold and silver at the World Athletics Championships, as well as an Olympic silver medal.
Fraser-Pryce was born to Orane Fraser and Maxine Simpson in the inner-city community of Waterhouse, in Kingston, Jamaica. She was raised with her two brothers by her mother, a former athlete who worked as a street vendor.
