Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, OD, is a renowned Jamaican track and field sprinter, renowned for her exceptional prowess in the 100-meter dash.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Fraser-Pryce's ascension to prominence began in the 2008 Olympic Games, where, at the tender age of 21, she made history by becoming the "first Caribbean woman to win 100 m gold at the Olympics".
In 2012, she successfully defended her 100m title, solidifying her status as a trailblazer by becoming the third woman to win two consecutive 100m events at the Olympics.
Fraser-Pryce's impressive resume includes winning the 100m gold medal in the 2009 IAAF World Championships, cementing her status as a global champion by becoming the second female sprinter to hold both World and Olympic 100 m titles simultaneously, following in the footsteps of the legendary Gail Devers.
In 2013, she made history once again by becoming the first female sprinter to win gold medals in the 100 m, 200 m, and 4x100 m in a single world championship.
Dubbed the "pocket rocket" due to her diminutive stature (5 feet tall) and explosive starts, Fraser-Pryce is ranked fourth on the list of the fastest 100 m female sprinters of all time, boasting a personal best of 10.70 seconds, set in Kingston, Jamaica in 2012.
