Why Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce withdrew from 100m semifinal revealed

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Jamaican sprinter, a two-time Olympic champion, withdrew from the 100m race due to an undisclosed injury, marking her fifth and final Olympics. Her absence left the podium from the last Olympic 100m race without representation. Shericka Jackson also announced her withdrawal due to injury, impacting the Jamaican team's chances.

Keywords: Jamaican sprinter, Olympics, injury withdrawal

Source: 11Alive.com WXIA

Update At: 8/4/2024

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