Armand Duplantis BOLDLY states likeness to go head to head with Sha’Carri Richardson rather than Shelly-Anne Fraser-Pryce in 100m race
Recently Armand Duplantis was asked who he would like to compete with among Sha'Carri Richardson and Shelly-Anne Fraser-Pryce following the latter's retirement from field.
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Mondo Duplantis, Sha'Carri Richardson and Shelly-Anne Fraser-Pryce [Image Credit- Imago]
Armand Duplantis, who holds the record for pole vaulting, had plans to compete against Shelly-Anne Fraser-Pryce, who has won the World Championship five times in the 100m race. However, Duplantis would rather race against Sha’Carri Richardson, who is the current champion.
The Jamaican athlete, Fraser-Pryce, was supposed to compete with the young person in a race before the season concluded, but her involvement has been limited throughout most of the season due to an injury. Duplantis expressed no animosity towards Richardson and mentioned that they do not have any issues, but competing against her would be quite enjoyable.
Duplantis stated, “That’s a good joke, but we aren’t really angry at each other. We are actually very good friends. However, that could actually be very interesting. I never considered that, but it actually is a much better idea to compete against Sha’Carri. However, we will have to wait and see how it goes.”
Ever since they both began their studies at LSU, the twain forged a deep friendship, showcasing a unique connection. Both of them had a fantastic season, with Duplantis standing out in particular. Throughout his journey, he has triumphed in every contest and recently shattered a fresh world record during the Prefontaine Classic held on Sunday night.
The American has had an outstanding season, with a mere two race defeats, and she concluded her year on a high note. It is evident who will emerge victorious when the two compete, yet the spectacle promises immense excitement.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce opted to retire from the Olympic games
The renowned Jamaican sprinter, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, disclosed her decision to compete for the final time in the Olympics during the Paris Games in 2024. The athlete, aged 36, communicated with everyone via a message posted on her Facebook page.
In a post on social media, Fraser-Pryce shared her excitement for the upcoming Paris Olympics. She mentioned that it would be her fifth and last one ever. This announcement shows that she is preparing to say goodbye to her incredible Olympic journey with strong emotions.
The Olympics in Beijing marked the beginning of Fraser-Pryce’s competitive journey at the grand event in 2008. She won first place in the 100m race, which made her very famous. She kept winning by protecting her champion status at the London 2012 Olympics. Despite the Olympics being held in 2021 due to the pandemic, she achieved remarkable success by securing her team’s victory in the 4x100m relay race, resulting in her third Olympic gold medal.
Fraser-Pryce sustained an injury while participating in the World Athletics Championships 2023 held in Budapest. Fortunately, the medical examinations revealed that the injury was not severe, and she is expected to have a complete recovery without any complications. The positive outcome offers optimism regarding the renowned athlete’s ability to conclude her Olympic journey triumphantly during the upcoming Paris Games in 2024.
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