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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce agrees with Faith Kipyegon as she sends inspirational message to upcoming athletes on why motherhood should never hinder them from chasing glory.
Motherhood has long been viewed as a challenge to elite athletes, but Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Kenyan middle-distance icon Faith Kipyegon are rewriting that narrative, hailing motherhood as a transformative force that has propelled them to new heights.
Kipyegon, who welcomed her daughter Alyn in 2018, attributes her extraordinary achievements, including Olympic and World Championship golds, to the perspective her daughter brought into her life.
Speaking to CNN, Kipyegon said, “She changed my life and my mentality. I now realize that I have someone who looks up to me as a role model.”
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07:15 - 05.12.2024
Sha'Carri Richardson agrees with Usain Bolt and Allyson Felix on the 'intense' nature of the Jamaican-American track & field rivalry
Sha'Carri Richardson, who herself has found herself competing with elite Jamaican stars like Shericka Jackson, has weighed in on the rivarly that exisists between the USA and the Carribean nation.
This shift in mindset saw Kipyegon reclaim her Olympic 1,500m crown at the Tokyo 2020 Games, followed by an unprecedented 2023 season where she shattered world records in the 1,500m, 1 mile, and 5,000m within two months.
Her triumphs affirm that elite sport and motherhood can coexist, with Kipyegon emphasising, “I think we motivate young women to know that you can go on maternity leave and come back stronger than before. It’s not the end of your life; it can be the beginning.”
In a similar vein, Fraser-Pryce, a mother to son Zion, has embraced her journey as an athletics mum.
Her pregnancy, coming after her stellar performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics, initially left her uncertain about her future in track. However, Fraser-Pryce defied the odds, making history at the 2019 World Championships by becoming the first mother and oldest woman to win the 100m sprint.
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18:51 - 02.12.2024
'I know I am not like everybody else' - Sha'Carri Richardson opens up on unique personality that sets her apart
Sha'Carri Richardson has opened up on the unique attribute about herself that drives her desire to dominate.
“I’m gonna show the world that motherhood does not stop anything. It doesn’t diminish you. It enhances you,” Fraser-Pryce declared on Netflix’s Sprint season one before the 2023 Budapest World Championships.
“It makes you have another superpower. There is more to give, and I’m not stopping until I get there.”
Her determination is rooted in her upbringing, where poverty and her mother’s belief in her talent fueled her drive. “I grew up poor, so I was kind of forced to do track. My mom saw something in me, so she used to drill in me that track was going to be my way out,” Fraser-Pryce revealed.
Even after countless titles and medals, Fraser-Pryce remains motivated. “I know I still have the mojo to keep going. In sprinting, you’re not the only one for too long, because I’m the one they’re chasing,” she said.
Together, Kipyegon and Fraser-Pryce exemplify how motherhood not only enhances resilience but also redefines success. Their stories continue to inspire a generation of athletes, proving that motherhood is not a hurdle but a source of strength.
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14:21 - 05.12.2024
'I was so shaken' - Shericka Jackson opens up on 'mental breakdown' following Tokyo 2020 Olympic 200m disaster
Jackson was bashed after 'arrogantly' jogging during the 200m heats at the Tokyo Olympics, which led to her elimination, something she now says left her mentally broken.
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