Starting as a 400-meter specialist, Shericka Jackson brought home individual bronze medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics, 2015 World Championships, and 2019 World Championships. However, she decided to focus on the shorter and faster races – the 100 meters and 200 meters events in 2021.
Her talents, however, extended beyond individual races. She is also a key player on Jamaica's relay teams and helped them secure a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the 2016 Olympics and gold and bronze medals in the same event at the 2015 and 2019 World Championships. Moreover, she is regarded as the fastest woman alive and the second fastest woman in history.
What is Shericka Jackson’s 100m time?
Shericka Jackson clocked a 10.65-second performance in the 100m event at the 2023 JAAA National Championships, which tied her for the fifth-fastest time in history.
Shericka Jackson's Career
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021 due to COVID), Shericka Jackson put on a show in the 100 meters, blazing past the competition to snag the bronze medal. She also showed off her teamwork by winning gold and bronze medals in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays, respectively. That year was a true breakthrough for her as she ran her personal bests ever in both the 100m and the 200m. This cemented her position as a top sprinter who can dominate in more than one event.
Moreover, Jackson became the first athlete in World Championship history to win medals in the 100m, 200m, and 400m, including the 4x100m and 4x400m relays. She is also the second athlete in history, behind Marita Koch, to win medals in the 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100m, and 4x400m at the World Championships and/or the Olympic Games
Shericka Jackson's Personal Bests
| Event | Personal Best | Ranking |
| 60 meters | 7.23 | - |
| 60 meters indoor | 7.04 | - |
| 100m | 10.65s (2023) | 5th All-Time |
| 200m | 21.41s (2023) | 2nd All-Time |
| 400m | 49.47s (2019) | - |
Medals won by Shericka Jackson
| Competition | 100m | 200m | 400m | 4x100m | 4x400m |
| Olympics | 1 Bronze | - | 1 Bronze | 1 Gold, 1 Bronze | 1 Silver, 1 Bronze |
| World Championships | 2 Silver | 2 Gold | 1 Bronze | 2 Silver, 1 Gold | 1 Gold, 1 Bronze |
Shericka Jackson's journey from a 400m specialist to a dominant force in the shorter sprints is an inspiration to aspiring athletes worldwide. She will be looking to add to her collection at the upcoming Paris Olympics in 2024.
FAQ's On Shericka Jackson
A. At the JAAA National Championships in 2023, Shericka Jackson clocked an astonishing 10.65 seconds (+1.0 m/s wind) in the 100m event, tying her for the fifth-fastest woman of all time.
A. Shericka Jackson's remarkable 200m performance came at the 2022 World Championships in Oregon, where she won gold with a time of 21.45 seconds, setting a championship and national record, making her the fastest woman alive over the distance at that time.
A. While Shericka Jackson hasn't broken the world record yet, she came agonizingly close at the 2023 Prefontaine Classic, clocking 21.57 seconds in the 200m event, breaking the meet record but falling short of the legendary Flo-Jo's world record mark.
A. Yes, Shericka Jackson was conferred with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of Technology (UTech) in Jamaica in November 2022, recognizing her achievements as a two-time 200m world champion.
