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The Greatest Sprinter of All Time
(CNN) Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is one of the greatest ever sprinters — accustomed to winning Olympic and world titles — so when she took part in a race at her son’s sports day, no one else really stood a chance.
A Viral Moment
Fraser-Pryce can be seen sprinting off into the distance in video footage which has since gone viral on social media, leaving the other parents trailing meters behind her.
A Sprinting Legend
The 36-year-old is the third fastest woman of all time, with only Florence Griffith-Joyner and Elaine Thompson-Herah recording faster times in the 100 meters.
A Track Record of Success
Fraser-Pryce’s speed has carried her to eight Olympic medals — three of them gold — as well as 10 world titles, and now victory at her son’s sports day.
A Humble Response
“Every point counts,” she commented, alongside a heart, smiley face, and rocket emojis, on a Facebook post showing the video.
Not Just Any Parent’s Race
But it seems that Fraser-Pryce is one of the only athletes to push it to the limit outside of the sport’s top echelons, as four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson recalled skipping out on his son’s sports day on Twitter.
Avoiding Embarrassment
“At my son’s school parent sports day I was long retired and some of the parents were younger than me. Increased risk of ‘I’m John and I just beat Michael Johnson in a race.’ Nope!” he tweeted.
No Mercy
With Paris 2024 on the horizon for Fraser-Pryce, it doesn’t seem likely that she will take it any easier in next year’s edition should she take part. Sorry, other parents.
– Be in shape. If you want to be able to compete with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, you’ll need to be in excellent shape. Make sure to eat healthy and exercise regularly.
– Practice your sprinting. If you can’t outrun the other parents, you won’t be able to win. Make sure to practice your sprinting so that you can be as fast as possible.