Shelly-Ann Introduces Her Surprise ‘Coach’

Hey Speedsters! 👋

It’s midweek, and many are probably already feeling the midweek blues. But Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has something that can lift the spirits of track fans. Although the legend has already said goodbye to professional athletics, she recently shared a glimpse into her post-retirement life, and it’s something not to be missed. 

In The Spotlight 🏃

Harsh Review From an Unexpected Mentor Lands on Shelly-Ann in Her Current Role

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce shows up on the field, but this time she is playing a different sport while someone else takes on the coach’s role.

Around The Rings 🥇

Today’s Poll 📊

As you read above, Mondo Duplantis did not mince his words when he criticized a certain contest on the World Athletics Awards stage for excluding field events from its schedule. The reigning Olympic champion did not mention Michael Johnson’s league by name, but if he was referring to Grand Slam Track, then tell us, 

Jakob Ingebrigtsen has put his forgettable 2025 track season behind him, and he’s already looking ahead with huge ambitions for 2026. The two-time Olympic champion says his goal next year is to chase world records in not one, but three events: the 1500m, the mile, and the 5000m. With several world records already to his name, he knows exactly what it takes to hit that level again. And recently, he gave fans a sneak peek into his training as he prepares for the challenge. 

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