Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Before the Olympic 100 m semi-final in Paris, footage showed Fraser-Pryce and other athletes being stopped or redirected by security at an entrance to the Stade de France. She eventually gained access through another gate, then withdrew after suffering an injury during her final warm-up.

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After the Rio Olympics, Stephen Francis confirmed that Fraser-Pryce wanted to leave MVP, believing the programme no longer met her expectations. She began training with Reynaldo Walcott. In November, the Jamaica Gleaner reported, citing its sources, that Nike had allegedly threatened to withdraw its support if she left MVP for the new group, reportedly blocking the move.

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A controversy arose over Fraser-Pryce's participation in the 4 × 100 m relay at the World Relays. Her team wanted her, in particular, to run in the heats to practise her starts, while the selection staff already had arrangements in place. Her coach Stephen Francis ultimately withdrew her from the event.

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Fraser-Pryce and American athlete Carmelita Jeter left a press conference in Monaco when journalists asked questions about recent positive tests involving Tyson Gay, Asafa Powell and other Jamaican athletes, having previously indicated that they did not wish to discuss the subject.

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Amid a crisis surrounding Jamaica's anti-doping commission, Fraser-Pryce considered no longer representing the country in international competition. She accused sporting authorities of failing to defend athletes sufficiently against sweeping allegations and criticised, in particular, comments suggesting that positive cases were merely the tip of the iceberg.

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Following the Shanghai meeting, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce tested positive for oxycodone, a narcotic prohibited in competition. She explained that she had taken a painkiller for toothache and had not correctly declared it on the doping control form. She received a six-month suspension.

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