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Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica's sprint warrior queen

Shelly-Ann FRASER-PRYCE reacts after finishing the women's 100 meters semi-final at the World Athletics Championships at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, on Sunday, September 14, 2025. [AFP]

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bowed out as arguably the greatest woman sprinter of all time on Sunday -- and fittingly she departed with yet another medal.

The 38-year-old Jamaican can leave with her head held high after a silver in the women's 4x100 metres relay on the final night of the world championships in Tokyo.

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