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    Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce did not start the 100m semifinal after qualifying and Olympics fans were stunned

    By Blake Schuster,

    6 hours ago
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    The one-time fastest woman in the world won’t get a chance to see if she can reclaim her title at the Paris Olympics.

    Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica was scheduled to race in the 100 meter semi-final on Saturday but was not in the starters blocks as the gun went off. On the NBC broadcast, viewers were given a last-second message notifying them that the four-time Olympic medalist would be a “Did Not Start” after qualifying for the run.

    Track fans were left confused without any details immediately available.

    Fraser-Pryce, 37, had already declared she would retire after competing in Paris. After her stunning scratch on Saturday, fans may have already seen her last race unless she runs in the 4×100-meter relay.

    Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson previously withdrew from the 100m earlier in the games.

    We’ll update this story as more information becomes available.

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