Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wins Sportswoman of the Year 2022

Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

#Jamaica, May 10, 2023 – Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, five time world Jamaican 100m champion was named the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year for 2022.

The awarding of the title follows a successful 2022 season where Fraser-Pryce won her fifth world title in a championship record of 10.67 seconds, as well as her fifth Diamond League title. Additionally, she made history being the first woman to run under 10.7 seconds for the 100m, seven times in the same season, adding to her list of great accomplishments over the years.

She is the third Jamaican athlete to win the award following Elaine Thompson-Herah, who won it in 2022 for her 2021 success and Usain Bolt  who won it in 2009, 2010, 2013 and 2017.

Fraser-Pryce expressed that she was “really honored” to be awarded the prize on Monday May 8th, 2023 at the Lauren’s World Sports Awards in Paris.

She added that she hopes her accomplishments serve as an inspiration to Jamaican girls with big dreams, that with belief and hard work there is no limit.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness, reacting to her win said, Fraser-Pryce has proved that she is indeed “one of the greatest athlètes of all time.” He added that “we are honored to have her represent Jamaica on the world stage.”