Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce pulled out of the semi-final of the women's 100m at the Paris Olympics. She shared a message after Juilen Alfred won gold.
The Jamaican failed to turn up for the semi-final on Sunday evening against Sha'Carri Richardson and Julien AlfredThe Jamaican sprint legend was expected to end with an Olympic medal but surprised many when she was missing in her lane.
The veteran sprinter was looking to win her third gold medal in the 100m, but it was St Lucia's Julien Alfred's night as she beat SHa'Carri Richardson to win.The 37-year-old breezed through the first round, and some felt she could win her third gold in the distance. With defending champion, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson out, it was a golden opportunity.
“I know that my supporters share and shoulder this disappointment with me. I am truly blessed to have had the steadfast support of my fans since my Olympic debut in 2008. The support of my fans, my country, and the larger community has rooted me in immense gratitude that has sustained me throughout my career."She recently said that Paris would be her last Olympic Games but didn't clarify if she was retiring from theViginia Akinyi is the current import editor at Briefly News.
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