Quick Info
| Profession | Jamaican sprinter |
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| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Date of Birth | 16/07/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Ocho Rios, Saint Ann, Jamaica |
Latest News about Shericka Jackson
20/08/2025
Shericka Jackson competed at the World Athletics Championships in 2025 and added to her global medal tally with a bronze medal in the mixed relay program. The result extended her record as one of Jamaica’s most decorated sprinters across multiple relay and individual events.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shericka Jackson |
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| Known For | Track and field sprinting; Olympic and World Championship medals in 100m, 200m, 400m, and relays; World's fastest woman in the 200m in 2024 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 61 kg |
Personal Life
| Birth Place | Ocho Rios, Saint Ann, Jamaica |
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Family
| Parents | Diana Llewellyn and Desmond Jackson |
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Career
| Sport | Track and field |
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| Events | 100 m, 200 m, 400 m |
| Club | MVP Track & Field Club, Kingston, Jamaica |
| Major Achievements | Won bronze in the 400 m at the 2015 World Championships and 2016 Rio Olympics; won silver in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 2016 Rio Olympics; won bronze in the 400 m and gold in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 2019 World Championships; won silver in the 100 m, gold in the 200 m, and silver in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 2022 World Championships; won gold in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics; won bronze in the 100 m and 4 × 400 m relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics; won gold in the 200 m and silver in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 2023 World Championships; became the world's fastest woman in the 200 m in 2024 after winning the 200 m at the World Athletics Championships; won four world championship titles (200 m in 2022 and 2023, 4 × 100 m in 2019 and 2023, 4 × 400 m in 2015); won one Olympic gold medal (4 × 100 m in 2020) and four Olympic medals total |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sherickajacko/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started her career primarily as a 400 m sprinter | |
| 2. Has competed successfully in 100 m, 200 m, and 400 m events | |
| 3. Is among the few athletes to win world-level medals across multiple sprint distances | |
| 4. Transitioned from longer distances to become a dominant 200 m sprinter | |
| 5. Marital status is private and not publicly disclosed |