June 29th 2023.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is widely regarded as one of the greatest track and field athletes of all time. In a recent interview with BLACK ENTERPRISE, Fraser-Pryce discussed her long list of record-breaking titles, her hometown hero status in Jamaica, and how her role as a "Mommy Rocket" comes before everything.
The 35-year-old Olympian is getting ready for the World Athletics Championships in August, and she shared how she is preparing mentally, physically, and spiritually.
"No two years are ever the same. You plan and you work and you just hope that everything falls into place," Fraser-Pryce said.
Unfortunately, this time around has its own challenges after an injury setback in Kenya.
"It sent me back to the drawing board," Fraser-Pryce said.
However, her coaching team has her "prepared" for the big race while her faith has her ready for whatever obstacles come her way.
"Spiritually, I really just trust that God will always work things out for his good, and I always have to trust that," she declared.
Fraser-Pryce has broken a number of world records, including being the first mother in 24 years to claim a global 100m title in 2019 and becoming the oldest sprinter to become a world champion last year. She has the most global 100m titles than any other sprinter in history and is a leader among Jamaica's current golden era in sprinting.
"It definitely feels good," Fraser-Pryce said of being a hometown hero. "To be one of the icon's of our country is really phenomenal."
Growing up in Jamaica, Fraser-Pryce didn't take her track and field career seriously until after college. But now with multiple gold medals and titles under her belt, the Olympian works to remain humble and unphased by the outside chatter. She also runs her own business ventures, the Shelly Beauty company and the Pocket Rocket foundation.
However, business and sports come second to her primary role as a mother.
"Motherhood is the primary focus," Fraser-Pryce said, noting how "intentional" and "balanced" she has to be with everything while raising her son.
In addition, Fraser-Pryce touched on the importance of inclusion for women in professional sports and how the next generation can continue championing for women on and off the field.
"Yeah it's okay to include us, but I want us to occupy the same space and have the same equality," she said.
Be sure to tune in when Fraser-Pryce competes in the World Athletics Championship in Hungary on August 19, 2023. The "Mommy Rocket" is sure to make history again!
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