Samsung Diamond League Ambassador - Shelly-Ann Fraser

Chat with the World and Olympic 100m champion

2 July Start time 8:00 PM End time 8:30 PM CET; 11AM PDT (GMT minus 7hrs)

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Jamaica’s World and Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser, who sped to the Jamaican 200m title (22.40 sec) at the weekend, hasn’t run a 100m dash since her surprise false-start disqualification at the Rome Diamond League meeting on 10 June.

The fourth equal fastest 100m sprinter of all time, thanks to her 10.73 sec run when winning the World title in Berlin last summer, Fraser is looking to get over her recent Rome hiccup.

“With this (Rome) being my second Diamond League it was time to leave diamonds on the track or so I thought. As usual the crowd was great, nice weather and high energy,” commented Shelly-Ann.

“So I was looking forward to the exciting line up with my competitors. Well let's just say, they finished without me. I was shocked from my false start, could find so many faults but knew that ultimately as an athlete it’s my fault.”

“My next Diamond League is at the Prefontaine Classic in Oregon so with this behind me I am now looking forward to the rest of my season."

“I got my cobwebs and mistakes out, so it’s time to press on the gas,” confirmed Shelly-Ann.

THE CHAT WITH SHELLY-ANN FRASER IS CLOSED

We thank Shelly-Ann for giving us her time, and thank you all of you for taking part in the chat with her, and for your patience and understanding, knowing that we couldn't answer all your questions.

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02.07.2010 - 8:03 PM | by Mike Furrer - Regensdorf, Switzerland

Hi Shelly-Ann, If you could change 1 thing in this world, what would it be? yours truly Mike

Shelly-Ann Fraser 8:36 PM i love children and when they are hungry and cant do anything about it i cry, so i would change the poverty level in the world because it is so high and more attention needs to be shown in that area. on a lighter note i would love to stay and answer more questions but i have to go, i run tomorrow so i have to get some rest. i enjoyed it tho. until next time ciao.

02.07.2010 - 7:52 PM | by Taavi Libe - Estonia

I have read that you are from Waterhouse ghetto. Is that the reason you are so self-confident fighter, that you had tough childhood?

Shelly-Ann Fraser 8:32 PM yes thats exactly why and also people kept telling me i would never be anything so i had to prove them wrong.

02.07.2010 - 7:58 PM | by Francisco Javier Monguilan - Spain

Hi again Shelly! I'd like to post a second question. One thing I envy about athletes is you can travel around the world so often. Which country among the ones you have visited have you enjoyed more? Are you going to India for the Commonwealth Games? Wish

Shelly-Ann Fraser 8:31 PM i have enjoyed italy, monaco,switzerland and rome. i am not sure.

02.07.2010 - 8:00 PM | by Taavi Libe - Estonia

What do you think about Merlene Ottey?

Shelly-Ann Fraser 8:28 PM merlene has done alot for jamaica's track and field, she started and paved the way for us future runners and i look up to her for staying the course and never giving up.

02.07.2010 - 7:47 PM | by Taavi Libe - Estonia

Male sprinters (Bolt, Gay, Powell) are the biggest stars in track and field. Do you feel, it's unfair, that that media and sponsors are not treating male and female sprinters equally?

Shelly-Ann Fraser 8:26 PM well those guys you mention are doing great runners but i think they could do more in highlighting the females just as much as the male.

02.07.2010 - 7:48 PM | by Daniel James - Mudgee NSW Australia

Favorite indulgence food?

Shelly-Ann Fraser 8:22 PM chocolate ice cream mmmmmmmmmm, sorry coach!

02.07.2010 - 7:47 PM | by Daniel James - Mudgee NSW Australia

Favorite place to compete in the world?

Shelly-Ann Fraser 8:21 PM fave place is monaco,

02.07.2010 - 7:46 PM | by Marko Ansip - Estonia

How many pull-ups you can do?

Shelly-Ann Fraser 8:20 PM more than you lol. 26 and counting

02.07.2010 - 7:45 PM | by Daniel James - Mudgee NSW Australia

Most liked and most disliked type of training?

Shelly-Ann Fraser 8:19 PM i like nothing lol, dislike it all. lol. just kidding, i like starts and dislike 400m awwwww. yuck

02.07.2010 - 8:05 PM | by Trenton Light - Cleveland OH USA

What's been the biggest responsibility associated with being Olympic 100m champion?

Shelly-Ann Fraser 8:17 PM my biggest responsibilty is being a role model, because young people needs someone to look up to and i dont mind at all.

02.07.2010 - 7:59 PM | by Mike Furrer - Regensdorf, Switzerland

Dear Shelly-Ann, What is your favourite animal and why? Regards Mike

Shelly-Ann Fraser 8:15 PM dog, lol, because i have a small pomermarian and she keeps me smiling and running thats why im fit, i have to keep running her down.

02.07.2010 - 7:49 PM | by Taavi Libe - Estonia

Do you have any stage fright before races?

Shelly-Ann Fraser 8:14 PM yes i do, but after a while i can control it

02.07.2010 - 7:52 PM | by Francisco Javier Monguilan - Spain

Hi Shelly-Ann! A pleasure to talk with you! You have a really nice kid smile! Actually, how did you feel becoming Olympic and World champion so young? And how is to run with so experienced people as Veronica Campbell-Brown as team mates? Thanks.

Shelly-Ann Fraser 8:12 PM hello, thanks alot, my smile is what keeps me happy. i am excited to be the first jamaican to win olympic gold, plus being world champion is wonderful. it has helped me to become the person i am today and help my family. its always good to run against experienced and great runners like veronica

02.07.2010 - 7:46 PM | by Anonymous Anonymous - Ireland

Who is your biggest threat in the 100m, Carmelita Jeter or Kerron Stewart?

Shelly-Ann Fraser 8:09 PM to be honest i dont just look at 1 or 2 persons i see everyone as threat so i treat all races as firece competition

02.07.2010 - 7:45 PM | by Daniel James - Mudgee NSW Australia

Favorite Hobby outside of running?

Shelly-Ann Fraser 8:08 PM my favorite hobby oustide running is singing and staying home. i think i am boring lol

02.07.2010 - 7:44 PM | by Daniel James - Mudgee NSW Australia

What inspires you the most to run and train?

Shelly-Ann Fraser 8:06 PM my family inspires me the most, mostly because of the circumstances i used to live in.

02.07.2010 - 7:46 PM | by Daniel James - Mudgee NSW Australia

If you could be anything in the world other than a runner what would it be?

Shelly-Ann Fraser 7:59 PM if i could do anything else it would be a dancer, im addicted to dancing seriously

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