'She's a big deal' - From one GOAT to another, Usain Bolt pays glowing tribute to Fraser-Pryce's legendary career

Track legend Usain Bolt was present for Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's last race on Jamaican soil, and he had nothing but glowing tribute towards the sprint queen.

Fraser-Pryce competed for the last time in front of her home crowd, racing in the women's 100m semifinals and final for a spot on the Jamaican team to the World Championships in Tokyo this summer.

The five-time world champion didn't disappoint, giving her all to finish third in a Season's Best (SB) of 10.91s and make her thirteenth Jamaican team to a major international championship.

Tia Clayton proved again why she's in the best shape of her life by storming to a massive personal best of 10.81s (0.1) to claim her first senior national title, ahead of Shericka Jackson who clocked an SB of 10.88s for second.

Bolt who was present at the stadium to support and cheer on Fraser-Pryce, spoke glowingly of the sprint icon's career, inspiring longevity, and what she means to Jamaica.

"She's a big deal. I'd say as big as I am, she has done so much, so much gold medals, she was the first woman to win 100m for Jamaica, so she has done tremendously for the country. Even after I retired, she kept on winning gold medals just to show that longevity and the work that she puts in is just outstanding," said the eight-time Olympic champion in an interview with Citius Mag.

When asked about how connected they are considering they both ushered in a new era of dominant Jamaican sprinters on the world scene, Bolt said:

"I think we came through the ranks together. I think over the years we won in the juniors, we kind of came together to the seniors and did great together. I retired early, she showed that I should have stayed longer. But I'm very proud of her, she has done wonderful for the country.

"I'm really proud of her and this is my opportunity to get to see her one last time and hopefully I can go to the world championship this year and also see that race."

By making the Jamaican team to Tokyo, Fraser-Pryce sealed her thirteenth appearance at an international championship and it'll be her eighth time at the world championships.