PREMIUM
Olympics 2024
Jamaica's Shericka Jackson to skip Olympic 100m to focus on 200m
The Jamaican was leading the race entering the home straight before abruptly slowing down, grimacing and putting her head in her hands as she eventually walked across the finish line.
Shericka Jackson. AFP PHOTO
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision
Jamaica's Shericka Jackson said Wednesday she will not compete in the women's 100m at the Paris Olympics.
"I'm only running the 200m here," said Jackson, the double world 200-metre champion, who