Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Jamaican sprinter with Olympic golds
Born
December 27th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Jamaica
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This athlete excelled in sprinting, primarily competing in the 100 meters and 200 meters events. Achievements include multiple Olympic gold medals and World Championships titles. The athlete's first Olympic gold medal was won in 2008 at the Beijing Games. Success continued with a second Olympic gold in 2012 in London, and a third in the 100 meters category at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The athlete also has several World Championship titles, marking a significant presence on the global athletics stage.
Won gold medals in the 100 meters at 2008, 2012, and 2021 Olympics
Captured multiple World Championship titles in sprinting events
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