Jamaican sprint star Shericka Jackson has opened up about her feelings after achieving the second-fastest 200m time in history, a feat that places her just behind the legendary Florence Griffith-Joyner. The reigning World Champion shared her reflections on this milestone, expressing a sense of pride and satisfaction with her performance and progress.
Jackson, known for her powerful sprinting and composed demeanor, beamed with confidence as she looked back at the journey that led her to this historic moment. “I feel good,” she said with a smile. “I saw a video where I expressed what I wanted to achieve, and just to see it, seeing that I’m achieving all of those one step at a time, I’m actually feeling really good.”
Her transformation from a 400m specialist to one of the fastest women in history over 200m has been nothing short of extraordinary. The shift in focus and training paid off in spectacular fashion at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, where she recorded an astonishing time of 21.41 seconds. That run set a new championship record and established her as the closest anyone has come to breaking Florence Griffith-Joyner’s world record of 21.34 seconds, set in 1988.
Despite the comparisons to one of track and field’s most iconic figures, Jackson remains unfazed. Rather than being consumed by the pressure of chasing records, she emphasizes the importance of staying grounded, enjoying the process, and pushing herself to improve with every race.
“I’m achieving everything I set out to do. Step by step,” she reaffirmed.
Looking ahead, all eyes are on Jackson as she prepares for the upcoming 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. With her previous gold medal under her belt and a growing list of accolades, many believe she is poised to challenge the world record under the right conditions.
Her approach to the sport is built on consistency, discipline, and a deep understanding of her own goals. Jackson’s story is one of resilience and calculated progression a testament to her belief in long-term vision over short-term fame.
As she continues to blaze the track and etch her name into the annals of sprinting history, Jackson’s journey represents more than just speed. It reflects the spirit of an athlete determined to build a legacy one race, one second, and one goal at a time.
