KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Olympic and World Champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is set to receive the Keys to the City of Kingston, a prestigious honour granted by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).
The decision to bestow this recognition on the sprint legend was approved during a recent KSAMC Council meeting in Kingston.
Widely regarded as one of Jamaica’s greatest athletes, Fraser-Pryce’s 22-year career in track and field includes stellar performances in the 60m, 100m, 200m, and 4x100m events, earning her multiple gold medals and world records.
Councilor Waynette Strachan, representing the Hagley Park Division, introduced the resolution, highlighting Fraser-Pryce’s remarkable achievements and her impact beyond athletics.
Born in Waterhouse, Kingston, Fraser-Pryce has remained deeply connected to her community and gives back through her charitable organization, the Pocket Rocket Foundation.
Other councillors, including Dennis Gordon, Eugene Kelly, Andrew Harris, and Jermaine Hyatt, also contributed to the discussion, each lauding Fraser-Pryce’s contributions to Jamaica.
Receiving the Keys to the City of Kingston is the highest honour the KSAMC can bestow, and it is being conferred on Fraser-Pryce in recognition of her iconic career that has inspired fans both locally and globally.
Additionally, a road in the Waterhouse community will be named in her honour, further cementing her legacy in her hometown.
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