Childhood and Education Journey of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 17, 2025

An overview of the childhood and early education of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is a celebrated Jamaican track and field sprinter, renowned for her prowess in the 60m, 100m, and 200m events. She is considered one of the greatest sprinters in the history of the sport.

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December 27, 1986: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Born

On December 27, 1986, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, née Fraser, was born. She is a Jamaican track and field sprinter who competes in the 60 metres, 100 m, and 200 m and is widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time.

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2006: University of Technology Attendance

In 2006, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce started attending the University of Technology, Jamaica, where she met Stephen Francis, head coach at the MVP Track Club.

January 2011: Marriage to Jason Pryce

In January 2011, Shelly-Ann Fraser married Jason Pryce, changing her name to Fraser-Pryce.

2011: Marriage to Jason Pryce

In 2011, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce married Jason Pryce.

November 2012: Finishing School

In November 2012, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce finished school.

November 2012: Graduation from the University of Technology

In November 2012, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce graduated from the University of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Development.

2013: Launched Chic Hair Ja

In 2013, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce launched a hair salon named Chic Hair Ja.

2016: Pursuing Master of Science

In 2016, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce announced that she would pursue a Master of Science in Applied Psychology at the University of the West Indies.

August 2017: Birth of Son Zyon

On August 7, 2017, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and her husband welcomed their son, Zyon.

2017: Pregnancy Announcement

In early 2017, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce announced that she was pregnant and would not be defending her title at the 2017 World Championships in London. She went into labour while watching the world 100m final that year, and gave birth to her son Zyon the next day via emergency C-section.

2019: Published children's book I Am a Promise

In 2019, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce published the children's book "I Am a Promise", based on the life lessons she learned growing up and competing as an athlete.

I Am a Promise

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2021: Tokyo Olympics Postponement

The rest of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's 2020 season was inhibited by the COVID-19 pandemic, which also led to the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics until 2021.

2022: Changed Sprinting Landscape

By 2022, many of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's contemporaries had retired from the sport. Women's sprinting also began to take center stage in athletics due in large part to the fierce rivalry between Fraser-Pryce and Thompson-Herah, as well as the rise of Sha'Carri Richardson.