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For Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Grits— Not Yams— Are The Secret To Success

Donned in a loose-fitting gray tee, her hair in pigtails, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the athletic superstar otherwise known as “Pocket Rocket” (or “Mommy Rocket” since the birth of her son) welcomes me into her home, on the other side of a Zoom screen.

At 9am, I could logically assume that she has just woken up— but a glossy face and sweaty brow depict an entirely different story— she’s been training since 4:30am.

When we wrap up, she says she’ll head to the gym for another two hours.

And then— unbeknownst to her— as we discuss her diet and training regimen, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce matter of factly drops what I consider to be a major bombshell. Read More

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