Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce strikes gold for Jamaica

Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce bulleted to the race of the season to win Jamaica’s first gold medal at the London Olympics.



Running from lane seven, Fraser-Pryce nicknamed ‘The Pocket Rocket’ flew out of the blocks and never looked back.



She clocked 10.75 to defend her Beijing title and becoming the first non-American to retain the 100m Olympic crown in fours years apart.

America’s Carmelita Jeter was second in a season best 10.78 while Jamaica’s Veronica Campbell-Brown (10.81) took the bronze medal also in a season best.



FACT FILE



Name: Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce

Date of Birth: December 27, 1986

Age: 25

Height: 5ft 3in

High School: Wolmer’s Trust High School for Girls

Events: 100m, 200m

Personal Best: 100m – 10.70, 200m – 22.10

Season Best: 100m – 10.70, 200m – 22.10

Coach: Stephen Francis

Club: MVP Track and Field Club

Hometown: Waterhouse Kingston, Jamaica