Photo Caption: PM Holness with Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce and Basil Watson holding carved piece of Pryce
By: Staff Writer
Sprinter Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce’s has been honoured; A statue of her is now in the Statue Park at Independence Park.
Yesterday at a eremony, the statue was unveiled by Minister of Sports, Olivia Grange, Prime Minister Andrew Holness and sculptor Basil Watson.
“The statue of Fraser-Pryce raising her fist in celebration represents the diminutive sprinter’s determination.”
– Basil Watson
According to a Jamaica Gleaner Article, Watson said his objective was to capture the determination Fraser-Pryce depicted when she crossed the line first in the women’s 100m final at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Via his social media handles, Prime Minister Holness said:
Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce is truly a phenomenal woman who has made us proud. May this Statue serve as an enduring inspiration for all Jamaicans, especially our girls who may need affirmation.
Today a proud nation salutes you and we say many thanks for the sacrifices you had to endure to succeed at the highest levels.
