Helpless! That’s the feeling Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce experienced when her calls and WhatsApp messages to Coach Reynaldo Walcott went unanswered at a critical moment. Now, at 37, she is parting ways with Walcott, who has been her coach since early 2020. Under his mentorship, she improved her personal best from 10.70 seconds to 10.60 seconds. Even in 2022, she made history as the first woman to run sub-10.7 seconds.
However, since that season, Fraser-Pryce has faced back-to-back challenges. Injuries have plagued her, and a chilly dynamic has developed between her and Walcott, particularly during the 2024 season. What was once a strong partnership now feels strained. As Sportsmax publication termed this bond as a “frosty relationship.”
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce reported to have left coach Reynaldo Walcott and put together a new coach unit.
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Remember when Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce had to withdraw from the 2024 Olympic semifinals right before her race against American star Sha’Carri Richardson and St. Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred? That was such a tough moment for her fans! Now, in a surprising twist, she’s decided to part ways with her coach, Reynaldo Walcott, after four years of working together. The details about her next steps are still a bit unclear, but it is said Pryce is putting together a new coaching unit. While she hasn’t officially revealed who’s on her new team yet, there’s chatter that it might include Andre Wellington.
This is a developing report…
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