OLYMPIC champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is expected to carry the Jamaican flag at the opening ceremony for the Rio Games this week.Fraser-Pryce a decorated two time Olympic 100m gold medalist will receive the honour for the first time in her career. The 29-year-old has been selected ahead of sprint superstar Usain Bolt, who many expected to lead the Jamaican contingent.
It may have been felt by the Jamaica , however, that with Bolt being awarded the honour at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, it was time for Fraser-Pryce, who sprinting achievements in the 100m event have mirrored the world’s fastest man, to be similarly recognized.
The duo will be looking to become the first athletes to claim the 100m title at three consecutive Olympic Games.
The pair have, however, both been hampered by injuries heading into the Games, particularly Fraser-Pryce who has struggled to recover from a toe injury.
Bolt arrived in Brazil for the event earlier last week, but Fraser-Pryce is yet to join the rest of her teammates in Rio.