Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce shares her motivation during tough times
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Reading Time: 2min | Tue. 24.12.24. | 16:07
She recently shared glimpses of her holiday season spent with her son, Zyon, giving her followers a heartfelt look at her journey through a carousel of images
Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has opened up on finding inspiration and joy during a challenging year.
After enduring a difficult 2024 that saw her sidelined from the Paris Olympics due to a knee injury, the five-time 100m World Champion has embraced her role as a mother and reflected on life beyond the track.
She recently shared glimpses of her holiday season spent with her son, Zyon, giving her followers a heartfelt look at her journey through a carousel of images.
The photos captured intimate moments with her son, from festive holiday decorations to shared workouts, revealing a newfound focus on savouring life’s simpler pleasures.
One standout image featured Zyon donning a Santa hat, embodying the festive spirit of their household.
Reflecting on her time away from competition, Fraser-Pryce shared a poignant caption. She quoted Ecclesiastes 11:4: “But there are some things you cannot take a chance. If you wait for perfect weather, you will never plant your seeds.”
She encouraged her followers to embrace life despite its imperfections and challenges.
“Though I could not compete in Paris, I’ve realized there’s much more to life than just sprinting. Being with Zyon, celebrating the small moments, and appreciating the simple things have brought me a new sense of fulfilment,” Fraser wrote.
For Fraser-Pryce, 2024 was a year of resilience and re-evaluation. Her knee injury limited her to just three events, including the FAA French Firay event in Jamaica and the Jamaican Championships, where she placed third in the 100m finals.
Missing out on a chance to compete in her fifth Olympic Games was undoubtedly a setback, but it also provided an opportunity for growth and reflection.
The images in her Instagram post brought to light the balance she has cultivated between her athletic career and family life.
In one photo, Fraser-Pryce and Zyon are seen working out together in the gym, with Zyon proudly displaying his “six-pack abs,” a testament to his budding interest in fitness.
“Proud mama moment – Zyon’s on his way to greatness,” she captioned the photo.
Beyond family time, Fraser-Pryce’s post highlighted her involvement in community events, including the PRF Six-a-Side Championship Finals and the Junior School Challenge Quiz Finals.
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