Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Jamaican Star Withdraws From Paris 2024 Olympics
- Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was a surprising absentee in the women's 100m semi-final at the Paris 2024 Olympics
- Fraser-Pryce failed to take to the track in heat 2 in what is her last appearance at the Olympic games after five editions
- Rosemary Chukwuma finished last in the heat and subsequently failed to make it to the final later on Saturday night
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce withdrew from the semi-finals of the women's 100m at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France.
The news is set to send ripples across the athletics world. The Jamaican star had announced this would be her last Olympic games after a glorious career.
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The five-time world champion had qualified for the semi-finals after finishing second in her heat on Friday.
Why Fraser-Pryce withdrew from Paris 2024
She was spotted warming up for the semi-finals on Saturday, but shortly before her heat came up, the commentators announced she would not be taking to the track.
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Jamaica Observer reports that Fraser-Pryce complained of discomfort in her hamstring in the warm-up. After not registering for the 200m, fans now fear they have seen the last of her. Her last possible chance to feature will be in the 4 by 100m relay.
In her absence, Julien Alfred put the rest of the field on notice, coasting to a 10.84 win ahead of world champion Sha'Carri Richardson.
Where did Rosemary Chukwuma finish at Paris 2024
Nigeria's Rosemary Chukwuma finished last in heat 2, failing to make the finals. Chukwuma was the 7th fastest woman in the world this year heading into the Olympics.
Others who qualified from other heats include Melissa Jefferson, Marie Jose Ta Lou, Tia Clayton, Twanisha Terry, Mujinga Kambundji and Daryll Neita.
Azamati names Usain Bolt as idol
In another story, Yen.com.gh reported that Ghanaian sprinter Benjamin Azamati is preparing for his second Olympic Games ahead of the start of Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024.
The 100m and 4X100m runner is one of Ghana's hopefuls for a medal at the multi-sport event in France this year, having established himself on the global stage.
Azamati starred for Ghana as the team qualified for the 4X100m race at the Olympics following his outstanding run in the Bahamas. He also qualified for the 100m race for Paris 2024, as reported by GobuffsGo.
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