Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce did not start the 100m semifinal after qualifying and Olympics fans were stunned
The four-time medalist was a late scratch on Saturday
The one-time fastest woman in the world won’t get a chance to see if she can reclaim her title at the Paris Olympics.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica was scheduled to race in the 100 meter semi-final on Saturday but was not in the starters blocks as the gun went off. On the NBC broadcast, viewers were given a last-second message notifying them that the four-time Olympic medalist would be a “Did Not Start” after qualifying for the run.
Track fans were left confused without any details immediately available.
Fraser-Pryce, 37, had already declared she would retire after competing in Paris. After her stunning scratch on Saturday, fans may have already seen her last race unless she runs in the 4×100-meter relay.
Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson previously withdrew from the 100m earlier in the games.
We’ll update this story as more information becomes available.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is aiming for a fifth consecutive 100m medal.
Beijing 2008
Rio 2016
Tokyo 2020
Nobody in Olympic history has won five medals in a row in the same athletics event. Can she do it?#Paris2024 @Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/PbxO9LaUu9
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 3, 2024
This will be the first 100m Olympic final without Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce since the Athens 2004 Olympics.
It’s been 20 years since Athens. 2 decades of dominance. Shelly, thanks for everything!!
#Athletics #Olympics #Paris2024
— Owen (@_OwenM_) August 3, 2024
Whatever the reason, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce pulling out last minute is devastating. An athletics legend. #Olympics
— Kendal (@Kendal_) August 3, 2024
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (+1500) is OUT of the running for a medal in the women's 100M race.
Fraser-Pryce was looking to become the first ever track & field athlete to medal in five straight #OlympicGames
She withdrew herself from her semi-final for an undisclosed reason. pic.twitter.com/36ooqGBpVV
— Covers (@Covers) August 3, 2024