After sustaining an injury during the 4x100m finals at the recently concluded World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has sought to provide her fans with an update on her recovery and also expressed gratitude for their continued support.

Fraser-Pryce, in a social media post on Wednesday, August 30, said: “As I contemplate lacing up my spikes again, I am moved by the warmth received by each and every one of you, and plan to continue honing my craft and representing my country. Looking back 14 years from my first appearance at the World Athletics Championships and 16 medals later, it feels truly prolific.”

The five-time world champion, who assisted the relay team in securing a silver medal for the nation, also expressed gratitude to organisers who offered a swift response to her injury.

“A special thank you to the organisers whose swift response to my injury and recovery spoke volumes for their care and professionalism on and off the track. Jamaica, the sweet land that I love, you are my heart, my backbone, and the literal catalyst pushing me against all odds. Without a doubt, I am proud to be one of us-as you all poured your support and care into me over the season. It was what kept me going,” Fraser-Pryce said.

Reports are that the sprinter’s injury is not severe and the athlete should recover without any complications.

“We never quit; we never give up. In the face of injury, we wait, we plan, and we purpose in ourselves to work harder and acquire the readiness to be our best. Every chapter, no matter how it reads, always leads us to better preparation and execution when again we rise. So, get ready Paris, here we come…,” the sprinter said.

The 2024 Summer Olympics is set to be held in the French capital Paris between July 26 to August 11.

Fraser-Pryce, otherwise known as ‘The Pocket Rocket’, has managed to cement a legacy, both internationally and locally, as a two-time Olympic gold medallist and a five-time world champion.