09/01/2021
“With the extra encouragement, experience, and determination, Pryce raced to victory at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha, which according to NBC Sports, made her the oldest woman, at 32 years old, to win the 100m title, and the first mother to claim a World Title in 24 years.”
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“Now experiencing her career as a wife and mother, at what is considered “old age” in her profession, the ‘Mommy Rocket’ questioned whether or not she would be able to maintain her athletic reputation, and even wondered if the people who told her that starting a family before she "finished track" would slow her down, were right, “When I got pregnant, I was turning 30. I wasn’t too thrilled at the moment. [I thought,] I should have just waited to start a family, that way I would not have wasted the work I've done.” However, when doubts influenced by society's opinions crept in, Pryce's coach reminded her of the infinite possibilities...”
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Written by @all_dat_hair Full article at the link 🔗
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“With the extra encouragement, experience, and determination, Pryce raced to victory at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha, which according to NBC Sports, made her the oldest woman, at 32 years old, to win the 100m title, and the first mother to claim a World Title in 24 years.”
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“Now experiencing her career as a wife and mother, at what is considered “old age” in her profession, the ‘Mommy Rocket’ questioned whether or not she would be able to maintain her athletic reputation, and even wondered if the people who told her that starting a family before she "finished track" would slow her down, were right, “When I got pregnant, I was turning 30. I wasn’t too thrilled at the moment. [I thought,] I should have just waited to start a family, that way I would not have wasted the work I've done.” However, when doubts influenced by society's opinions crept in, Pryce's coach reminded her of the infinite possibilities...”
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Written by @all_dat_hair Full article at the link 🔗
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#advancemagazine #detroit #shellyannfraserpryce
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📸 @gettyimages
