American Carmelita Jeter has handed her much-talked-about “fastest woman alive” crown to Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
On Saturday, 5 June 2021, Jeter said she “woke to some amazing news”, which was Fraser-Pryce’s blistering 10.63 seconds run in Kingston. Fraser-Pryce made light work of a small field at the JOA/JAAA Destiny Series at the National Stadium.
In her tweet, Jeter said, “@realshellyannfp has done it again. I give credit when it’s due.”
Fraser-Pryce previous personal best was 10.70, a then Jamaican record she shared with Elaine Thompson-Herah. Her new mark of 10.63 put her above Americans Carmelita Jeter, 10.64, and Marion Jones, 10.65 on the world’s all-time list.
American Florence Griffith-Joyner (Flo Jo) is the world record holder at 10.49 done in 1988.
Jeter, who has now removed the ‘fastest woman alive’ text from her account, continued:
“You have come back from having a child and showed the world how talented and driven you are.
” You are officially the Fastest Women Alive. Keep motivating these young Queens #CoachJet,” her tweet ended.
Fraser-Pryce missed the London 2017 World Championships because of her child’s birth but returned to win Doha 2019 world title for her fourth overall.
The comeback, hailed as one of the best, has since captured worldwide attention. It has also, in some cases, gifted her with many awards.
Fraser-Pryce won Olympic Games 100m titles in Beijing 2008 and London 2012.
No American would hand over anything to Jamaica especially a track and field crown unuh mad
Carol Jacqueline Brissett yeah, but it seems like the fastest runners are coming from there. Gotta give them props.
Bring it Miss Richardson.
Our two Olympic gold medalist deyah a wait…Shelly and Elaine. O Btw, mek sure you can handle pressure
Wayne Senior no, you mean pressha. Lets hope she can
You will always be my favorite female sprinter !!! Congratulations and I wish you will win Gold medals at the Olympic soon
Absolutely amazing to watch this race,she is going after the record… Congratulations again Mommy Rocket 🚀👏.
Set the pace and the trend Shelly God has got your back.You work hard and your ask God to do the impossible and he answer when you least expect.
I am looking forward to Shelly to go past joiner Griffiths world record very soon I think she could go lower looking at the easy way she set this new record I think she’s waiting for the Olympics that big stage to smash the world record mark my words she was effortless she’s moving like a two years old toroubred race horse filly that the hockey have to be holding on a tight but I think she can run 10.39 seconds that record would stand for more than one generation making her the greatest female sprinter of all times
Big up shelly n big up jeter. Jetter is resl n loves Jamaican. Shes giving shelly the ratings dst she deserve n dat is so gud.
Congratulations Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce your hard work as truly paid off. Keep going.
Carmelita Jeter very humble to send a touching message 🌹🙏🌹🌹🙏
There isn’t for Jamaica . They are humble people and well known for they extremely hard training. They are very committed and passionate what they do.
Congratulations!.to the Golden Queen of Sprinting.
I’ve been a Jamaican surporter since I was kid and over they years I’ve keep an eye on they athletes and they still amaze me. Jamaican and South Africa athletes has the best interaction and are very comfortable within each other.
You’ve made me absolutely proud.CONGRATULATIONS to you.My sincere hope is that next time you step on the track,Flo-jo’s first place record stands in a distant second place. YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST
Congrats mum’s rocket hope little torpedo grow up just like u
🙏🙏never sleep on a praying mother… faith moves mountains…
Congratulations…well deserved
Congratulations like wine she is better with age lol
Congratulations! Simply amazing! Gift from God from God sure!
The greatest ever drug free not like Florence joiner Griffiths who cheated then retired..go shelly nuff love an respect gueen of track running…
CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE JAMAICAN ATHLETES
Congratulations Shelly. An amazing accomplishment
Congrats mommy rocket all the way you go girl to the flapping world upup
Only one woman can wear that crown! Shelly-Ann Fraser Price!
CONGRATULATIONS YOUNG BLACK NUBIAN QUEEN
Jeter didn’t hand over any thing to shelly she run and work very hard to get this crown
Oh unnu put some respect pon di boss name Eno she’s just great love her so much I’m so happy to be a #1fan🚀🚀🚀🥇🥇🥇😍🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️
Congratulation “ Momie rocket”
Congratulation Shelly Fraser Pryce ,Jeter did not hands over anything to Shelly .Shelly work hard to get it.
Carmelita has shown good sportsmanship
Tokyo 100 meters finals
Gold- Fraser- Price
Silver-Thompson
Bronze- Williams
You will always be my favorite female sprinter !!! Congratulations and I wish you will win Gold medals at the Olympic soon
Bring it Miss Richardson.
Our two Olympic gold medalist deyah a wait…Shelly and Elaine. O Btw, mek sure you can handle pressure
Wayne Senior no, you mean pressha. Lets hope she can
Tremendous Track Competitiveness
I love Jeter, she is humble.
More like Shelly-Ann taking it. It was not handed over to her.
@#£& u bout hand over SFP ran for that, you’re truly an American@#£&&£#@
No American would hand over anything to Jamaica especially a track and field crown unuh mad
This news made my day. Amazing, ShellyAnn!!!
Taken with talent, hard work and more flat out more speed.🇯🇲❤🏃🏿♀️👏🏿👏🏿
Congratulations Shelly and thanks jeter nothing but love
She’s backkkkkk
Big up Shelly still love my Jeter to.
Congrats Shelly
Absolutely amazing to watch this race,she is going after the record… Congratulations again Mommy Rocket 🚀👏.