Sprint sensation Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to receive keys to the City of Kingston in Jamaica

Three-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will be presented with the Keys to the City of Kingston in her homeland Jamaica following her retirement from athletics.

It is an ode to her incredible legacy in track and field, with the decision having been passed in a council meeting on Tuesday (10 September), held in downtown Kingston.

Fraser-Pryce, known as the ‘pocket rocket’, is regarded as one of the greatest Jamaicans to ever do it, inspiring a long line of fellow sprinters that will aim to follow in her footsteps.

She has spent more than 22 years laying down blistering times across the women's 100m, 200m, and relay events.

“To give Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce the keys to Kingston is to acknowledge not only her incredible achievements as an athlete but [also] her profound influence as a role model, mentor and beacon of hope for all Jamaicans,” said Councillor Waynette Strachan.

“We’re not just honouring her past accomplishments but we’re celebrating the promise of all that is yet to come.

“Her journey is far from over and I have no doubt that she will continue to inspire, uplift, and break barriers for many years to come.”

It is not the only honour that aims to highlight her legacy. A road in Waterhouse – where Fraser-Pryce grew up – will be named after her, too.

It is also in recognition of her willingness to give back to the community and donate to charities through the Pocket Rocket Foundation.