Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Jamaican Star Withdraws From Paris 2024 Olympics

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Jamaican Star Withdraws From Paris 2024 Olympics

  • Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was a surprising absentee in the women's 100m semi-final at the Paris 2024 Olympics
  • Fraser-Pryce failed to take to the track in heat 2 in what is her last appearance at the Olympic games after five editions
  • Rosemary Chukwuma finished last in the heat and subsequently failed to make it to the final later on Saturday night

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce withdrew from the semi-finals of the women's 100m at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France.

The news is set to send ripples across the athletics world. The Jamaican star had announced this would be her last Olympic games after a glorious career.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Paris 2024 Olympics, Rosemary Chukwuma.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce competes in women's 100m Round 1 at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile.
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The five-time world champion had qualified for the semi-finals after finishing second in her heat on Friday.

Why Fraser-Pryce withdrew from Paris 2024

She was spotted warming up for the semi-finals on Saturday, but shortly before her heat came up, the commentators announced she would not be taking to the track.

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Jamaica Observer reports that Fraser-Pryce complained of discomfort in her hamstring in the warm-up. After not registering for the 200m, fans now fear they have seen the last of her. Her last possible chance to feature will be in the 4 by 100m relay.

In her absence, Julien Alfred put the rest of the field on notice, coasting to a 10.84 win ahead of world champion Sha'Carri Richardson.

Where did Rosemary Chukwuma finish at Paris 2024

Nigeria's Rosemary Chukwuma finished last in heat 2, failing to make the finals. Chukwuma was the 7th fastest woman in the world this year heading into the Olympics.

Others who qualified from other heats include Melissa Jefferson, Marie Jose Ta Lou, Tia Clayton, Twanisha Terry, Mujinga Kambundji and Daryll Neita.

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Julien Alfred is the new Olympic champion

Legit.ng has also reported that Julien Alfred won the Olympic title. Alfred followed her dominant semi-final run with an equally powerful performance in the final.

The St. Lucian athlete clocked 10.72 seconds to stun world champion Sha'Carri Richardson.

Richardson finished second, with her compatriot Melissa Jefferson winning bronze.

Source: Legit.ng

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Martin Moses Martin Moses is a journalist from the Multimedia University of Kenya (2021). He has practised sports journalism for over five years. He launched his career in media at MMU radio (February 2018-June 2021). Martin also interviewed distinguished sports personalities while at Sports 360 (2020-2022) before joining Sports Brief in April 2022. You can reach out at martin.moses@sportsbrief.com

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