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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on representation, community work, and Black Beauty

Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, 36, is one of the fastest women in the world. The eight-time Olympic medalist and five-time 100m world champion is highly revered for her speed, world-wide success, and fun-loving personality, and she spoke in-depth with NBC Sports about her past career milestones, goals looking forward, how she draws strength as an athlete from being a mom, and so much more. You can read that interview here but the Mommy Rocket has another passion that has directly impacted the lives of children in her native Jamaica.

Fraser-Pryce has devoted her time, energy, and resources to giving back to the community. She discusses her humanitarian work and the importance of representation below. Read More

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