Shericka Jackson wins the women's 100m in a championship record 10.83 at the NACAC Open Championships in Freeport, Grand Bahamas.
Shericka Jackson wins the women's 100m in a championship record 10.83 at the NACAC Open Championships in Freeport, Grand Bahamas.

Shericka Jackson, the reigning world champion in the 200m, opened her season with an easy victory in the women’s 400m at the Queen’s/Grace Jackson Invitational Meet on Saturday. The Jamaican runner finished well ahead of her competitors, clocking in at 53.11 seconds.

Jackson Dominates the Competition

Jackson’s victory at the National Stadium in Kingston was effortless, as she finished way ahead of St Vincent’s Odeshia Nanton, who came in at 55.37, and Christine Cheka, who clocked 55.78 for third place. This performance is a promising start to Jackson’s season as she aims to defend her 200m title in Budapest this summer.

Jackson Reflects on Performance

Despite her dominant victory, Jackson expressed disappointment with her 53.11-second clocking. The runner, who holds a personal best of 49.47 seconds in the 400m, stated that her goal for the race was to run a good 400m, but she had hoped for a faster time.

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Shericka Jackson eases into the final of the women’s 100m final with 10.98 at the NACAC Open Championships in Freeport, Grand Bahamas —

Shericka Jackson’s victory at the Queen’s/Grace Jackson Invitational Meet is a clear indication of her potential to defend her 200m title in Budapest this summer. While she may have been disappointed with her time, her effortless performance is a reminder of her talent and ability to dominate the competition.

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Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.