Shericka Jackson Withdraws from 100m at Paris Olympics

Shericka Jackson has officially withdrawn from the women's 100m event at the Paris Olympics due to a leg cramp sustained during a race in Hungary earlier this month. While her coach stated she appears to be okay, Jackson has decided to focus solely on the 200m, her preferred distance where she is a double world champion. This decision comes in light of her recent injury and aims to maximize her chances of success in the event, particularly as she seeks her first individual Olympic title. Her absence from the 100m competition is a significant loss for Jamaica, which will now be represented by Shashalee Forbes. Jackson's teammate, Elaine Thompson-Herah, is also missing from the Olympics due to injury, further impacting Jamaica's medal prospects. The 100m heats are set to begin on August 2, 2024, without Jackson's participation.