Usain Bolt Makes Feelings Clear About Fraser-Pryce Running Her Final Race at Jamaica Nationals On June 27, 2025, Usain Bolt was at Kingston’s National Stadium to witness Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s last race on home soil during the Jamaican National Championships. The sprint icon, speaking to TrackNation, expressed profound admiration for his compatriot, saying, “Shelly’s a big deal, as big as I am. Her longevity and work ethic are outstanding.” Bolt, an eight-time Olympic gold medalist, hailed Fraser-Pryce as “one of the greatest ever,” noting her career outlasted his own, which ended in 2017. Fraser-Pryce, the “Mommy Rocket,” secured third in the 100m final with a season-best 10.91s, qualifying for the 2025 World Championships. Bolt’s presence, alongside 30,000 fans, underscored the emotional weight of her farewell. He also expressed optimism about Jamaica’s track future, humorously dismissing comeback requests. Fraser-Pryce’s legacy, like Bolt’s, continues to inspire.

Usain Bolt Makes Feelings Clear About Fraser-Pryce Running Her Final Race at Jamaica Nationals

 

On June 27, 2025, Usain Bolt was at Kingston’s National Stadium to witness Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s last race on home soil during the Jamaican National Championships. The sprint icon, speaking to TrackNation, expressed profound admiration for his compatriot, saying, “Shelly’s a big deal, as big as I am. Her longevity and work ethic are outstanding.” Bolt, an eight-time Olympic gold medalist, hailed Fraser-Pryce as “one of the greatest ever,” noting her career outlasted his own, which ended in 2017. Fraser-Pryce, the “Mommy Rocket,” secured third in the 100m final with a season-best 10.91s, qualifying for the 2025 World Championships. Bolt’s presence, alongside 30,000 fans, underscored the emotional weight of her farewell. He also expressed optimism about Jamaica’s track future, humorously dismissing comeback requests. Fraser-Pryce’s legacy, like Bolt’s, continues to inspire.

 

Usain Bolt Pays Powerful Tribute to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce as She Runs Final Race on Jamaican Soil

🇯🇲 *A Legend Salutes a Legend: An Emotional Farewell at Kingston’s National Stadium*

 

**Kingston, Jamaica – June 27, 2025** — In an unforgettable night for Jamaican athletics, **Usain Bolt**, the world’s fastest man, joined tens of thousands of fans at **Kingston’s National Stadium** to witness fellow sprint icon **Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce** run her **final race on home soil** at the **Jamaican National Championships**.

 

Bolt, never one to mince words, offered nothing short of glowing praise for Fraser-Pryce, affectionately known as the **”Mommy Rocket.”**

 

> “Shelly’s a big deal — just as big as I am,” Bolt told *TrackNation*. “Her longevity, her work ethic, her ability to rise again and again — she’s one of the greatest ever. No question.”

 

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### 🏁 A Career-Defining Night

 

At 37 years old, Fraser-Pryce proved she’s still a force on the track. She **finished third in the women’s 100m final**, clocking a **season-best 10.91 seconds** — good enough to qualify for the **2025 World Championships**. The result was met with thunderous applause from more than **30,000 fans**, many of whom came specifically to pay tribute to her iconic career.

 

Though the race may have marked her last in Jamaica, it was far from a farewell to elite competition.

 

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### ⚡ Bolt Reflects — and Looks Ahead

 

Usain Bolt, who retired in 2017 after redefining global sprinting, spoke emotionally about his long-time compatriot and friendly rival. He reflected on how **Fraser-Pryce’s career not only matched but outlasted his own**, a testament to her drive and resilience.

 

> “People always ask if I’ll come back. I tell them: Shelly’s still flying the flag. We’re in good hands.”

 

With a laugh, he shut down any comeback rumors of his own, joking, “They want me back, but I’ll leave the fast running to Shelly and the next generation.”

 

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### 👑 A Farewell Fit for a Queen

 

Fraser-Pryce’s final appearance in Jamaica was less about victory and more about **legacy**. Her journey from a humble beginning in Waterhouse to becoming a multiple-time **Olympic and World Champion** has inspired generations of athletes — especially women and mothers.

 

As fireworks lit up the sky post-race, Bolt joined the crowd in a standing ovation, saluting a fellow icon who has proudly carried Jamaica’s sprinting torch.

 

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### 🏆 Fraser-Pryce’s Impact Will Echo

 

Over her two-decade-long career, Fraser-Pryce has claimed:

 

* **3 Olympic gold medals**

* **10 World Championship titles**

* Dozens of Diamond League wins

* And the unwavering admiration of fans across the globe

 

Her performance, even at this stage of her career, has proven she remains **a top-tier competitor**, mentor, and role model.

 

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### 🌍 A Legacy to Match Bolt’s

 

In a world where athletes come and go, both **Usain Bolt** and **Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce** stand apart — not just for their records, but for their influence, humility, and patriotism.

 

As Bolt summed up:

 

> “Shelly showed the world what greatness looks like — on and off the track. Jamaica should be proud. I know I am.”

 

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**From one sprint legend to another — this was more than a race. It was a passing of the torch, a moment of gratitude, and a celebration of a queen’s final lap at home.** 🏁💚💛🖤

 

*Stay tuned for more

from Shelly-Ann as she heads to the 2025 World Championships.*