Shericka Jackson has reflected on her challenging 2024 season as she shared an update ahead of the World Championships in Tokyo.
Shericka Jackson has gone down memory lane on her injury in 2024 as she gave her fans a crucial update ahead of the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
The two-time world 200m champion was over the moon after securing a slot in the women’s 100m to the World Championships.
Competing at the Jamaican Championships, Shericka Jackson finished second in a time of 10.88 seconds behind Tina Clayton, who claimed top honours in 10.81. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce rounded up the podium in 10.91.
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However, Shericka Jackson’s journey to making the World Championships team has not been a walk in the park, and at some point, she thought she would not make it.
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The two-time world 100m silver medallist revealed that the injury in 2024 affected her, especially after winning the Jamaican Championships and failing to compete at the Paris Olympic Games.
However, she had to be strong and go through the whole process of getting better and being ready for the 2025 season.
Now, Shericka Jackson has disclosed that she is in great shape and in a good mental space and she will only be focused on getting better after each race.
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“Getting hurt got in my head a little. Last year, I won the trials, but unfortunately did not run at the Olympics, and that’s okay. I had a lot of injuries that I did not know about, but regardless, I’m here, I’m happy, and I’m in a good mental space,” Shericka Jackson said in an interview with Real Talk with Tee.
“It is something amazing for me, and as I said, I have two months to go, there are certain things that need to be fixed, and that will be done. It’s one step at a time. I have recovered properly from injury, but I’m taking a step at a time.”
Shericka Jackson added that stepping on the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, was only for her to make the team to the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan and was over the moon to have achieved her goal.
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Jackson revealed that she was battling a series of issues and was not sure if she would show up fully at the trials.
Shericka Jackson further pointed out that her start was not one of the best, but she is confident that with the time remaining, she will be looking to work on that to ensure she represents Jamaica well at the World Championships.
“I honestly just wanted to make the team…I knew that the top 3 was not going to leave me here. I wanted to come, and I think I did pretty well tonight,” Shericka Jackson said.
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“I didn’t get the start I wanted, but it’s okay, I have two months to go. I have a little bit of time, so no rush, things will get fixed.
“Two weeks ago, if you had told me that I would make this team, I would have told you it’s a lie. This year has been a little bit of a roller coaster when it comes down to coming for the trials and running hard in training.”
Shericka Jackson has now set her sights on the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, fully recovered, mentally recharged, and ready to chase greatness once again.
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