ATHLETICS
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce brings “added sunshine” to Doha

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica competes in the Women’s 100 metres heats during day two of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

DOHA, September 28, 2019 - Jamaican sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce clocked an impressive 10.80 seconds - the 4th fastest time of 2019, to secure the overall lead in the first round of the women’s 100 metres at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha on Saturday.
With her yellow hair, she was had to miss as she marked her return to the world championships with a dominant display in Heat 1 to further fortify her status as one of the favourites for this year's world title. The 32-year-old missed the global showpiece in London two years ago after taking a break from the track to give birth to her son.
“The hair is a sunshine, you know. It’s definitely a wonderful feeling to be here in Doha and, you know, Jamaica is hot, Doha is hot, so why not bring my added sunshine?”
Speaking about the race, she added: “I think it was a good run. It’s my first championships in two years so I’m really excited to be able to come back and, you know, for me it’s just a run at a time. I’m trying to execute as best as possible ‘cause you all know technique is not my best thing, so I have to try and get it right each run. So I’m really excited to be able to progress.”
The two-time Olympic gold medallist (2008 and 2012) returned to the track last year and has built her way to top form this season, claiming victory at the Lausanne and London IAAF Diamond League meetings.
With a season’s best of 10.73, Fraser-Pryce shares the top of this season’s world list with compatriot Elaine Thompson. The semi-final and final of the women’s 100 metres are set to take place tomorrow and it will be fascinating to see who will come out on top considering how star-studded the line-up is, with its great mix of world and continental champions.
“It’s good to be back, good to be able to progress to the next round. There are talented women who are lining up to compete and to be able to do so again is a blessing and I can’t thank God enough for how far I have come,” Fraser-Pryce confessed.
With her yellow hair, she was had to miss as she marked her return to the world championships with a dominant display in Heat 1 to further fortify her status as one of the favourites for this year's world title. The 32-year-old missed the global showpiece in London two years ago after taking a break from the track to give birth to her son.
“The hair is a sunshine, you know. It’s definitely a wonderful feeling to be here in Doha and, you know, Jamaica is hot, Doha is hot, so why not bring my added sunshine?”
Speaking about the race, she added: “I think it was a good run. It’s my first championships in two years so I’m really excited to be able to come back and, you know, for me it’s just a run at a time. I’m trying to execute as best as possible ‘cause you all know technique is not my best thing, so I have to try and get it right each run. So I’m really excited to be able to progress.”
The two-time Olympic gold medallist (2008 and 2012) returned to the track last year and has built her way to top form this season, claiming victory at the Lausanne and London IAAF Diamond League meetings.
With a season’s best of 10.73, Fraser-Pryce shares the top of this season’s world list with compatriot Elaine Thompson. The semi-final and final of the women’s 100 metres are set to take place tomorrow and it will be fascinating to see who will come out on top considering how star-studded the line-up is, with its great mix of world and continental champions.
“It’s good to be back, good to be able to progress to the next round. There are talented women who are lining up to compete and to be able to do so again is a blessing and I can’t thank God enough for how far I have come,” Fraser-Pryce confessed.
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