?I Did Not Achieve That?: Despite Bagging a Gold in Diamond League Finals Shericka Jackson Voices Her Dismay of Not Achieving Her Ultimate Goals

The curtains have fallen on the 2023 Diamond League Finals in Eugene, also known as the Prefontaine Classic. This two-day spectacle brought together the world’s finest track and field champions. On the opening day on the 16th of September, the spotlight shone brightly on Shericka Jackson as she blazed down the track in the women’s 100-meter race. In a breath-taking display of speed, she dashed to victory, clocking a remarkable 10.70 seconds, while the formidable Sha’Carri Richardson secured fourth place with a time of 10.80 seconds.

As the sun rose on Day 2 of the Prefontaine Classic on the 17th of September, Jackson stepped onto the track once more, determined to mark her name in history. In the women’s 200m event, she exhibited sheer dominance, seizing her second gold of the Diamond League Finals with a stunning time of 21.57 seconds. However, victory did not quell the fire within her.

Shericka Jackson voices her discontent after her clinching double gold

In a post-race interview with CITIUS MAG, Jackson candidly remarked, “Right now I want to achieve so much. One of my goals was to run 10.5 at the Jamaican trials and I did not achieve that, I wanted to break a world record and I did not achieve that. Coach and I will go back to the drawing board.”

The post further read, ?Although she didn?t accomplish all the goals she set out to achieve, Shericka Jackson has still had one heck of year! Watch out for Shericka in 2024 “ This interview came on the heels of Jackson’s thrilling finish on Day 2 of the 2023 Diamond League Finals.

Day 2 of the 2023 Diamond League finals

Jackson, the 29-year-old sensation, claimed the coveted 200-meter Diamond League trophy in spectacular fashion, crossing the finish line with an astounding time of 21.57 seconds. In the wake of her triumph, Marie-Josee Ta Lou secured the second position, clocking 22.10 seconds. The third spot was captured by the Bahamian sprinter, Anthonique Strachan, with a time of 22.16 seconds.

Notably, Jackson’s achievement extended beyond her victory. She marked her name in history by breaking the meet record with her sensational time of 21.57 seconds. This remarkable feat, however, did not quite reach the world record held by Florence Griffith-Joyner, standing at 21.34 seconds from the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Despite this, Jackson’s journey in pursuit of excellence marches on.

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