The world of athletics is currently as busy as it can be, and track and field takes the center of attention. With each day comes new revelations, exciting results, and new records that are being passed down like a relay baton from one player to another. It has been 3 days since Sha’Carri Richardson made an enviable record in the 100m race at USATF. After Jamaican star Shericka Jackson broke her record at the National Championships within 24 hours, she also broke another American’s record in 200m. Now, in a turn of events, the latter American has claimed her title back in 200m, setting the stage for a perfect US-Jamaica rivalry.

Not unlike Sha’Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson couldn’t hold on to the record for more than a day, as Gabby Thomas made a new record. With her lean physique, Thomas has made her arrival in style, and she is here to remain. This further intensifies the rivalry between the two track-and-field-loving nations.

Post Sha’Carri Richardson’s record, many more were broken

A tweet by Track and field reports went, “Gabby Thomas took the WL back from Shericka and is the new National Champion with 21.60!!!!” Richardson had created the record at USATF by finishing 100m in 10.71 seconds. She was narrowly surpassed by Shericka Jackson who finished the race in 10.65 seconds at the Jamaica Nationals, for which the former congratulated Jackson. Later, Thomas took back a record from Jackson.

The tweet continued, “She’s got the stride and body for the 200m and 400m as she loves to dominate them.” Jackson had also made another record at the Nationals in the 200m event. She finished the race in 21.71 seconds, only to be surpassed by Thomas again in 21.60 seconds.

READ MORE – Despite Being Kicked From Main Event, Sha’Carri Richardson Blazes a Spectacular Win Continuing Her Winning Streak

While these are separate events, the overall track and field rivalry has only intensified between Jamaican and American athletes. With Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in the mix as well, the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary are sure to get more exciting.

The World Athletics Championships intensifies

The World Athletics Championships will take place from 19-27 August 2023 in Budapest. Athletes from around the globe will congregate in this European city to showcase their skills and win back medals. While Sha’Carri Richardson and Shericka Jackson had already qualified for 100m and 200m events, Gabby Thomas joins them in the mix. She is lean and quick on her feet, which may give her a distinct advantage over many of her competitors. Shelly-Ann-Fraser Pryce too qualified for the 200m event the other day after winning in style.

It has been a stellar year for Fraser-Pryce in 2022, and she continues her form this season after a small hiatus. A valuable mix in the US-Jamaica rivalry, it will be a spectacle to watch which nation brings back more medals from Budapest in August.

WATCH THIS STORY – Years After Replacing Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles Reveals Exciting Plans for Paris Olympics