In a poignant moment at the Tokyo National Stadium, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the most decorated female 100m sprinter in history, concluded her illustrious career with a silver medal in the 4x100m relay. This marked her 25th and final global podium appearance, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest athletes of all time. At 38, Fraser-Pryce, an eight-time Olympic medallist and five-time world 100m champion, passed the baton to the next generation, including 21-year-old twin sisters Tia and Tina Clayton, who were part of the Jamaican quartet. Reflecting on her journey, Fraser-Pryce expressed gratitude for her remarkable career, stating, ‘I have had an amazing career, and today’s medal is the icing on the cake.’ Her son Zyon, born in 2017, was a driving force behind her post-motherhood comeback, which saw her win back-to-back world 100m titles and become the oldest woman to claim a 100m world title in 2019. Despite a disappointing withdrawal from the 100m semi-final at the 2024 Olympics due to a panic attack, Fraser-Pryce was determined to end her career on her own terms. Her final race saw her finish sixth in the 100m final, just 0.19 seconds off the podium. Tributes poured in from fellow athletes, including Usain Bolt, who hailed her as ‘the greatest of all time.’ Fraser-Pryce now plans to focus on advocacy, supporting women and athletes, and continuing to make an impact beyond the track.