JAMAICA’S Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has called curtains on an outstanding 2022 season after suffering her first loss at the Diamond League series in Brussels, Belgium on Friday.
Fraser-Pryce, who had won the event nine times heading into Brussels, narrowly lost out to compatriot Shericka Jackson, who finished runner-up at the World Championships, in Eugene, Oregon in July. Following the event, Fraser-Pryce made the announcement via the social media platform Facebook.
“No better way for me to close an amazing outdoor season than to celebrate my country! Ah we still ah win, so give us over flowers,” the athlete posted.
Fraser-Pryce had admittedly considered ending her season last week, after pulling out of the Lausanne Diamond League meet with a minor hamstring issue. She later revealed that scans of the area had, however, shown no injury and insisted she felt well enough to compete at Friday’s van Damme Memorial.
On Friday, Fraser-Pryce got a trademark fast start but was overhauled right at the finish line by a typically fast-finishing Jackson. Jackson took the event in 10.73, with Fraser-Pryce second in 10.74.
In addition to winning nine straight races, Fraser-Pryce has also impressed with her times this season. The sprinter has dipped below 10.7s on a historic six occasions. Her best of 10.62 came at the Monaco Diamond League last month. (Sportsmax)
