Thompson-Herah, Fraser-Pryce lead tributes to coach ‘Franno’
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July 5, 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tributes poured in from across the athletics community on Sunday following the death of legendary Jamaican track coach Stephen Francis, with some of Jamaica’s biggest sprint stars, including Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, honouring the coach who helped shape their careers.
Francis died late Saturday, a day after celebrating his 64th birthday.
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