Jamaican sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce will be honoured on Friday at the inaugural ATHLOS event set to be held at Icahn Stadium in New York in celebration of her career on the track.

“Icons don’t just run fast, they move generations. ATHLOS honours Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce this Friday at Icahn Stadium, celebrating a lifetime of speed, excellence and legacy,” Athlos said in a social media post.

Fraser-Pryce will also be a guest of honour at the women-only professional track and field event.

The sprinter officially announced her retirement from competitive track and field on Tuesday bringing the curtain down on an illustrious 18-year career that has inspired millions worldwide.

READ: Fraser-Pryce announces retirement after historic 18-year sprinting career

A three-time Olympic gold medallist and ten-time World Champion, Fraser-Pryce has been a dominant force in global athletics since her stunning breakthrough at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Her announcement marks the end of an era for one of the sport’s most celebrated athletes.