Fraser-Pryce vows fast times at Kip Keino Classic

Fraser-Pryce vows fast times at Kip Keino Classic

Jamaican sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce speaks after arriving in Nairobi ahead of Saturday's Kip Keino Classic, (PHOTO/Matthews Mutai)

Triple Olympic champion Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica wants to lower her personal best in 100m at the Kip Keino Classic on Saturday.

Fraser-Pryce who boasts a personal best of 10.60 seconds over 100m race hopes to run 10.50 seconds as she opens hers season over the 100m race on Saturday.

"I would love to run 10.50 or even 10.40 if possible. I saw fast times in this meeting last year and I hope I can also run the 'Kenyan time',” she said.

The 35-year-old regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time arrived in the country on Wednesday night.

"I am very delighted to come to Kenya for the first time. This is the home of athletics and I really wanted to open my 100m season here in Kenya" said Fraser-Pryce.

The Jamaican will be up against Olympic 200m silver medallist Christine Mboma of Namibia and Kenyan champion Maximilla Imali among others.

"I think I am not concerned about the pack. It is all about Shelly-Ann. I am going all out to try and start my 100m season in the best way possible," she added.

While Kenya has been a force to reckon in middle and long-distance races, Fraser-Pryce has backed Kenyans to shine in sprints in the near future.

"I know you have very good athletes in middle distance but you can also do well in sprints. It is never too late to start a new tradition its only a matter of dedication and if one succeeds then they will develop the culture of sprints," she said.

The nine-time world champion also revealed what she knows about Kenya.

"I know about the Maasai tribe. I heard you have 42 tribes and I am looking forward to the Kenyan hospitality,"

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