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" Some things as an athlete are very important for us. Representing our country for us is important. "

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

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" It takes a lot of hard work to stay committed and focus on what I wanted to achieve. "

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" When I came here in 2008, nobody knew who I was. I didn't know who I was. I was just enjoying the moment and I won. So, now, coming back being the person I am with all the accomplishments, it kind of puts things in perspective. "

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" I am surrounded by great people. "

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" I guess I've been to the hairdressers in more than 10 different countries. "

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" I just want to execute a good 200 m. and see what is the best I can do. "

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" I'm trying not to overwork the muscles because I'm thinking about accomplishing this great feat. "

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" We are doing very well for our country internationally, but when we are in Jamaica, our athletes are not being looked after. We are selling our country and marketing our country to the world and not being paid for it. "

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" I like colours. I like to be bright and bold. "

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" My mum wouldn't let me go outside. Coming back from school, the gang men sometimes would say things, but I would walk by, never answer, and my mum would go tell them leave me alone. "

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" Being in Jamaica, I feel comfortable there. "

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" I am looking forward to my next race. What comes, comes. "

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Looking Forward

" I don't dwell on things. When I won the World Championships in Moscow, I came back - that was it. "

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" When they announce who I am and what I've achieved, I still pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming. "

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" There are still many things to work on - the start, the transition, the finish. I am not just going to sit around and wait. "

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" I'm getting to be an expert in finding hairdressers in foreign cities. "

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" I definitely believe our coaches are now leading more and learning more. They are hungry in terms of getting the athletes to improve. I believe it's now more mental than anything else, and I'd like to assist in that area. "

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" No matter what comes, I will always work hard and do my best. "

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" For training, you know what works and what doesn't work. And you know where you fall short and you need to pick up, so I'm not worried about the age factor. "

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" I never - in my dreams, doing track in high school, I didn't imagine it would turn out like this. "

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" Women's sprinting is something the sport should appreciate more. "

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" We are the ones out there competing, and yet we read articles and listen to people making accusations about Jamaica, and there's nobody there to take a microphone, be a big person and say, 'What you're saying is wrong, and it's a lie.' "

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

" As aspiring athletes, you should never give up on your dreams. Just believe in yourself, and everything will be possible. "

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

" I was just a normal athlete. My mother tried to spark something in me. She was an athlete in high school before she got pregnant with my older brother. She was 16, and that was it for her when it came to track and her education. "

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" We are making strides in educating our athletes. "

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" I wanted green in my hair, so I did green. And I got my sunflowers to match. I've never done it before. Just said, 'OK, I'm doing my hair green.' "

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" The plan is to always start properly and execute a good race. "

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" No matter where you come from, we all share the same struggles as human beings, and my beginning is no different. "

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" I have been tested a lot by Jadco and different parties wherever I go, so there is nothing to hide. "

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" It's Jamaican women and children who are my inspiration. "

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" Because I knew how hard I worked, I knew the pain, I knew the sacrifice, I knew the tears, I knew everything. Despite everything, I stuck to it. I toughed it out, and I kept my head in the game, even when the odds were against me. "

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