Fraser-Pryce starts training with new coach

Former two-time Olympic Games 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is now training in St. Elizabeth, one of Jamaica’s western parishes.

Fraser-Pryce, one of Jamaica’s most decorated athletes, was spotted this week working out at St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) under the watchful eyes of Reynaldo Walcott.

Walcott worked for years with Stephen Francis at MVP.

News of Fraser-Pryce’s departure from MVP broke during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, but when asked, the athlete only said: “I think that’s a question you need to ask Stephen Francis.”

Fraser-Pryce won the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games 100m titles and finished third in Rio. She also won four World Championships gold medals at 100m (3) and 200m.

Francis when asked, replied: “What I can say is that after the Olympic Games there is often disappointment and disappointed people have to make an assessment as to why they performed below their expectations,” Francis said.

“Coaches of the disappointed people, like myself, have to take the blame and I accept full blame for Shelly-Ann not performing the way she expected to,” Francis was quoted as saying.

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Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.
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