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- The Paris Olympics Athletics event is in full swing, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has kicked off on a stellar note
- The veteran Jamaican sprinter finished second in her 100-metre heat to secure a place in the semi-final of the event
- The 37-year-old also stole the spotlight after she debuted a special Richard Mille RM 07-04 wristwatch during her run
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is making headlines at the 2024 Paris Olympics, not just for her remarkable athletic abilities, but for an accessory she showcased during the Women’s 100 metre semi-final qualification.
The esteemed Jamaican sprinter, who secured her spot in the semi-finals by finishing second in Heat 7, made a notable debut with the Richard Mille RM 07-04 Automatic Sport—a groundbreaking women's sports watch—during her race.
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According to Chrono 24, the retail price of this timepiece is estimated to exceed $185,000.
The five-time world champion announced her partnership with the luxury watch brand in November 2023.
The collaboration was detailed through a post on Richard Mille's Instagram page, highlighting the brand's association with some of the world's top sports personalities.
The Swiss luxury watchmaker is renowned for its high-end timepieces and prestigious ambassador partnerships.
Fraser-Pryce qualifies for semi-final
The multiple-time Olympic medalist appeared to enjoy good fortune with her luxury watch, as she finished second in her heat, only behind Ivorian sprinter Marie-Josée Ta Lou.
The 37-year-old will compete in Heat 2 in the semi-finals alongside a strong lineup of athletes, including Nigeria's Rosemary Chukwuma and the United States' Sha'Carri Richardson.
Fraser-Pryce at the Olympics
The veteran sprinter currently boasts eight Olympic medals, which include three gold, four silver, and one bronze.
Fraser-Pryce won gold medals in the 100 meters at the Beijing and London Olympics, while in the previous two Olympics, she had to settle for bronze and silver medals, respectively.
The veteran sprinter will be looking to make one final push in Paris, with a gold medal definitely within sight once she qualifies for the final.
Kanyinsola Ajayi qualifies for 100m semis
Legit.ng in another report detailed that Nigeria's Kanyinsola Ajayi has put everyone on notice, running through to win Heat 5 of Men's 100m on Saturday morning.
After crossing the finish line in a time of 10.02s (-0.3), Ajayi defeated the Olympic champion, Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs, who finished second in 10.05s.
Ghana's Abdul-Rasheed Saminu came in 3rd in a time of 10.06s during the highly-anticipated race.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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