In an absolutely shocking development, Jamaican star athletes have pulled out of the upcoming Diamond League. The arch-rivals of Sha’Carri Richardson looked forward to getting even with her after the World Athletics Championship. However, they have surprisingly decided not to participate and have petrified their fans. Richardson had aced the Jamaicans [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-track-and-field-news-olympics-news-after-sharing-yet-another-adorable-moment-with-jamaican-legend-shacarri-richardson-puts-end-to-the-salty-rivarly/] in the 100m dash at Budapest. However, she was beaten by Shericka Jackson in the 200m dash with an almost record-breaking [https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/athletics/66621781] run. Queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Jackson had also won the silver medal at the 4x100m relay for their country. THE SUDDEN AND UNEXPLAINED FORFEIT OF SHA’CARRI RICHARDSON’S RIVALS The 100m silver medalist Jackson and Bronze medalist Fraser-Pryce had already announced a payback at future showdowns. The news of their withdrawal has sent massive shockwaves with the 2023 Diamond League as the epicenter. Every person on the internet is clamoring to find the answers. ALSO READ – “Jamaica Blew It”: As Sha’Carri Richardson Secures Third Win, World’s Fastest Woman Alive Elaine’s Absence Leaves Track Fans Upset [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-track-and-field-news-olympics-news-jamaica-blew-it-as-shacarri-richardson-secures-third-win-worlds-fastest-woman-alive-elaines-absence-leaves-track-fans-upset/] Sha’Carri Richardson will now race against Tamara Clark, Shashalee Forbes, Zoe Hobbs, Natasha Morrison, Daryll Neita, Ewa Swoboda and Twanisha Terry. What could be the reason for the top two sprinters in Canary to forfeit? WATCH STORY – Noah Lyles Eyeing on Shattering Another Record of Usain Bolt After Breaking the Sprinting Legend’s Record in Seven Years [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-newsnoah-lyles-eyeing-on-shattering-another-record-of-usain-bolt-after-breaking-the-sprinting-legends-record-in-seven-years/] 

In a shocking update, the great rivals of Sha'Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson
and Fraser-Pryce pull out of the 2023 Diamond League.

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During the 2023 NCAA Division 1 women’s Volleyball championships, Ankit covered the Nebraska Huskers and the Wisconsin Badgers rivalry, and later covered the transfer portals after the Texas Longhorns lifted the victory.
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attention to detail to the nuances of every turn, snap, 360, and alley-oop on
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Athletics or track and field events is a group of events that involves running, jumping, throwing, and walking. It is one of the oldest forms of organized sport. Likewise, many athletes take part in the event and it is the most common sport in the world. Track and field competitions are famous around the world as it is a major part of the Olympics. Different athletes have graced their presence in the grandest sporting competition of all. Like the Olympics, there are different competitions held across the world- European, Commonwealth, African, Pan-American, and Asian. Other than that, the World Championships is the major competition after the Olympics. There are many events for both men and women to compete at the highest level. The IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations sets the rules) as they check the world records too.

[caption id="attachment_761705" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-761705 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-485360364.jpg" alt="Usain Bolt with his Signature Pose" width="1920" height="1311" /> BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 27: Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates after winning gold in the Men's 200 metres final during day six of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships Beijing 2015 at Beijing National Stadium on August 27, 2015 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>History of Athletics</h2>
The sport of athletics is one of the oldest competitions in the world. Many civilizations encouraged athletes to compete against each other. The Olympic Games of Greece <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/athletics/Organization-and-tournaments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">date back</a> to 776 BC. After all the history, the competitions evolved only in the 19th century. Although many nations formed their own athletics clubs, it came into worldwide reach with the return of the Olympic Games in 1896. The sport spread to all corners of the world and there was a rapid interest in the events that happened.

They found the IAAF in 1912 and had almost 170 national members by 1987. Different nations have unique ways of calling out athletics. In fact, the USA prefers to address it as track and field events.
<h2>Events</h2>
The unique <a href="https://www.topendsports.com/sport/athletics/events.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">events</a> in athletics are incredible. There are different events that come into the limelight. It is classified as running, jumping, throwing, multiple events, walking events, and marathon.

Here is the list of events that athletes take part in:

Running:
<ul>
 	<li>Sprints- 100m, 200m, 400m</li>
 	<li>Middle-distance- 800m, 1500m</li>
 	<li>Long-distance- 3000m Steeplechase, 5000m, 10,000m</li>
 	<li>Hurdles- 110/100m, 400m</li>
 	<li>Relays- 4x100m, 4x400m, mixed 4x400m</li>
</ul>
[caption id="attachment_735224" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-735224 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-08-03T011103Z_1361450003_SP1EH8303ACDY_RTRMADP_3_OLYMPICS-2020-ATH-W-400M-RND1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1151" /> Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's 400m - Round 1 - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 3, 2021. Allyson Felix of the United States in action REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel[/caption]

Jumping:
<ul>
 	<li>Long Jump</li>
 	<li>High Jump</li>
 	<li>Triple Jump</li>
 	<li>Pole Vault</li>
</ul>
Throwing:
<ul>
 	<li>Discuss</li>
 	<li>Shot Put</li>
 	<li>Javelin</li>
 	<li>Hammer Throw</li>
</ul>
Multiple Events

They hold these competitions with different events that determine the winner. Adding up points to each winner, the event ends with the number one ranked athlete, racking up the most points.
<ul>
 	<li>Decathlon includes 10 events: First day- 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400m. Second day- 110m hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin, 1500m.</li>
 	<li>Heptathlon- This competition includes seven events: First day- 100m hurdles, high jump, shot put, and 200m. Second day events-long jump, javelin, and 800m.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Walking</h3>
There are two types of competitions. Race walking and walking events. For the men's division, there are two events- 20km and 50km. Women only compete in 20km events.
<h3>Marathon</h3>
After walking, it is the marathon. These are long-distance competitions and stretch for around 42 km.
<h2>Greatest track and field athletes</h2>
There are many athletes who have graced the track and field competitions with their passion and dominance. Some are legendary sprinters while others jumped their way to glory. Here are some of the greatest athletes of all time.
<ul>
 	<li>Usain Bolt: The fastest man alive and arguably one of the greatest Olympians of all time. He won the 100m and 200m competitions for three consecutive Olympic Games. Current world record holder of 100 and 200m.</li>
 	<li>Carl Lewis:?Considered being the World Athlete of the century by IAAF. He <a href="https://www.completesports.com/top-10-most-dominant-track-and-field-athletes-in-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">has</a> 18 World Championships and Olympic Medals. He won the long jump event for four consecutive Olympics.</li>
 	<li>Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce:?She is arguably the greatest sprinter of all time. She has eight Olympic medals to her name with two gold in the 100-meters event.</li>
 	<li>Allyson Felix:?With 11 Olympic medals, she is the most decorated female track athlete of all time. She took part in five Olympic Games.</li>
</ul>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-794219 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/michael-johnson-1.jpg" alt="michael johnson" width="1200" height="1200" />
<ul>
 	<li>Paavo Nurmi:?He is the most dominant athlete of all time. Transition well from 1500m to the marathon, he remains undefeated in the 10000m race.</li>
 	<li>Edwin Moses: For exactly 9 years, Moses went undefeated in the 400m hurdles. He won 122 consecutive races.</li>
 	<li>Sergey Bubka: He is the greatest pole vaulter of all time. He broke his own pole vault record 35 times.</li>
 	<li>Florence Griffith-Joyner:?The current 100m and 200m world record holder for women. Her personality and charisma are often unmatched by any athlete.</li>
 	<li>Michael Johnson:?Before Usain Bolt, he dominated the track and field competitions. He won 12 Olympic and World Championships gold medas.</li>
</ul>

Athletics

Athletics or track and field events is a group of events that involves running, jumping, throwing, and walking. It is one of the oldest forms of organized sport. Likewise, many athletes take part in the event and it is the most common sport in the world. Track and field competitions are famous around the world as it is a major part of the Olympics. Different athletes have graced their presence in the grandest sporting competition of all. Like the Olympics, there are different competitions held across the world- European, Commonwealth, African, Pan-American, and Asian. Other than that, the World Championships is the major competition after the Olympics. There are many events for both men and women to compete at the highest level. The IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations sets the rules) as they check the world records too. BEIJING, CHINA &#8211; AUGUST 27: Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates after winning gold in the Men&#8217;s 200 metres final during day six of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships Beijing 2015 at Beijing National Stadium on August 27, 2015 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) History of Athletics The sport of athletics is one of the oldest competitions in the world. Many civilizations encouraged athletes to compete against each other. The Olympic Games of Greece date back to 776 BC. After all the history, the competitions evolved only in the 19th century. Although many nations formed their own athletics clubs, it came into worldwide reach with the return of the Olympic Games in 1896. The sport spread to all corners of the world and there was a rapid interest in the events that happened. They found the IAAF in 1912 and had almost 170 national members by 1987. Different nations have unique ways of calling out athletics. In fact, the USA prefers to address it as track and field events. Events The unique events in athletics are incredible. There are different events that come into the limelight. It is classified as running, jumping, throwing, multiple events, walking events, and marathon. Here is the list of events that athletes take part in: Running: Sprints- 100m, 200m, 400m Middle-distance- 800m, 1500m Long-distance- 3000m Steeplechase, 5000m, 10,000m Hurdles- 110/100m, 400m Relays- 4x100m, 4x400m, mixed 4x400m Tokyo 2020 Olympics &#8211; Athletics &#8211; Women&#8217;s 400m &#8211; Round 1 &#8211; Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan &#8211; August 3, 2021. Allyson Felix of the United States in action REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel Jumping: Long Jump High Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Throwing: Discuss Shot Put Javelin Hammer Throw Multiple Events They hold these competitions with different events that determine the winner. Adding up points to each winner, the event ends with the number one ranked athlete, racking up the most points. Decathlon includes 10 events: First day- 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400m. Second day- 110m hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin, 1500m. Heptathlon- This competition includes seven events: First day- 100m hurdles, high jump, shot put, and 200m. Second day events-long jump, javelin, and 800m. Walking There are two types of competitions. Race walking and walking events. For the men&#8217;s division, there are two events- 20km and 50km. Women only compete in 20km events. Marathon After walking, it is the marathon. These are long-distance competitions and stretch for around 42 km. Greatest track and field athletes There are many athletes who have graced the track and field competitions with their passion and dominance. Some are legendary sprinters while others jumped their way to glory. Here are some of the greatest athletes of all time. Usain Bolt: The fastest man alive and arguably one of the greatest Olympians of all time. He won the 100m and 200m competitions for three consecutive Olympic Games. Current world record holder of 100 and 200m. Carl Lewis:?Considered being the World Athlete of the century by IAAF. He has 18 World Championships and Olympic Medals. He won the long jump event for four consecutive Olympics. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce:?She is arguably the greatest sprinter of all time. She has eight Olympic medals to her name with two gold in the 100-meters event. Allyson Felix:?With 11 Olympic medals, she is the most decorated female track athlete of all time. She took part in five Olympic Games.  Paavo Nurmi:?He is the most dominant athlete of all time. Transition well from 1500m to the marathon, he remains undefeated in the 10000m race. Edwin Moses: For exactly 9 years, Moses went undefeated in the 400m hurdles. He won 122 consecutive races. Sergey Bubka: He is the greatest pole vaulter of all time. He broke his own pole vault record 35 times. Florence Griffith-Joyner:?The current 100m and 200m world record holder for women. Her personality and charisma are often unmatched by any athlete. Michael Johnson:?Before Usain Bolt, he dominated the track and field competitions. He won 12 Olympic and World Championships gold medas.

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<h2 style="text-align: center">A brief introduction to Paris Olympics 2024</h2>
In 2024, the world's attention will turn to Paris as the iconic city is going to host the prestigious Olympic Games. The Paris Olympics 2024 mark a significant moment, as the Games return to the French capital for the first time in a century. With a legacy dating back to the 1900 and 1924 Olympics, Paris proudly continues its tradition of welcoming athletes and spectators worldwide. 

Renowned for its rich history, cultural vibrancy, and passion for sport, the stage of Paris is all set for an unforgettable celebration of athleticism and unity. As the curtains will very soon open for the Paris Olympics 2024, it is predicted that these games will leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">When are the Olympic Games and who all will be there?</h2>
The Paris Olympics 2024 dates are scheduled from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The event will draw billions of worldwide viewers, with approximately 350,000 hours of TV broadcast coverage. Millions of spectators are anticipated to attend various events across the 41 venues in Paris.

Around 10,500 athletes from all over the world will participate in various sports and events during the games. The French team is automatically qualified as the host country. But, other teams have to win the world championship, their confederation's tournament, or be among the top 17 in the Olympic Ranking List for the Paris Olympics 2024 qualification. 

Additionally, approximately 20,000 accredited journalists will be covering the event, providing global updates and insights to audiences. Volunteers, numbering around 31,500, will assist in various capacities to ensure the smooth running of the games. Moreover, the Athletes' Village will serve over 600,000 meals daily to athletes, coaches, staff, and officials during the event.
<h2 style="text-align: center">What are the major events?</h2>
According to the Paris Olympics 2024 schedule, it will feature 329 medal events across 32 sports.

This year, as a brand new attraction, these games will include one brand new sport: breaking. Other than these, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing will be back at the Olympics after debuting at the Tokyo Olympics.

Here is a breakdown of each sport’s name and medal events:
<ul>
 	<li>Aquatics</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 49 (35 swimming, 2 artistic swimming, 2 marathon swimming, 8 diving, 2 water polo)
<ul>
 	<li>Archery</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 5
<ul>
 	<li>Athletics</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 48
<ul>
 	<li>Badminton</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 5
<ul>
 	<li>Basketball</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 4
<ul>
 	<li>Boxing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 13
<ul>
 	<li>Breaking</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Canoeing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 16 (10 sprint, 6 slaloms)
<ul>
 	<li>Cycling</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 22 (12 track, 4 road, 2 BMX racing, 2 BMX freestyle, 2 mountain biking)
<ul>
 	<li>Equestrian</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 6 (2 dressage, 2 eventing, 2 jumping)
<ul>
 	<li>Fencing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 12
<ul>
 	<li>Field hockey</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Golf</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Gymnastics</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 18 (14 artistic gymnastics, 2 rhythmic gymnastics, 2 trampoline)
<ul>
 	<li>Handball</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Judo</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 15
<ul>
 	<li>Modern pentathlon</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Rowing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 14
<ul>
 	<li>Rugby</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Sailing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 10
<ul>
 	<li>Shooting</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 15
<ul>
 	<li>Skateboarding</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 4
<ul>
 	<li>Soccer</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Sport climbing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 4
<ul>
 	<li>Surfing</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 2
<ul>
 	<li>Table tennis</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 5
<ul>
 	<li>Taekwondo</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 8
<ul>
 	<li>Tennis</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 5
<ul>
 	<li>Triathlon</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 3
<ul>
 	<li>Volleyball</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 4 (2 volleyball, 2 beach volleyball)
<ul>
 	<li>Weightlifting</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 10
<ul>
 	<li>Wrestling</li>
</ul>
Medal events: 18 (12 freestyle wrestling, 6 Greco-Roman)
<h2 style="text-align: center">Where will be the major events held?</h2>
The Games will shine around the capital. It will be held from Les Yvelines to Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, and Seine-Saint-Denis. There will be 15 Olympic venues in central Paris. Also, the marathon swimming, triathlon, and para-triathlon events will take place in the capital's Seine River.
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">The Stade de France will be the venue for the main athletic events. Six regional cities will stage for the Paris Olympics 2024 football matches.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Marseille, on the Mediterranean coast. This place will host the sailing game.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">And, the surfing will occur in Teahupo'o, in Tahiti. This is a French overseas territory in the South Pacific.</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Paris Olympics 2024 brings something new!</h2>
Like the previous years, the Paris Olympics in 2024 will not be an exception. The game will include a number of new elements. However, this year, the inclusion of breaking as an official sport at the Paris 2024 Olympics marks a significant moment in recognizing urban dance culture within the global sports community. 

Breaking, originating from the streets of the Bronx in the 1970s, has evolved into a highly skilled and respected art form, embodying athleticism, creativity, and cultural expression.

However, the decision to include Breaking in the Paris 2024 Olympics underscores the evolving nature of the Olympic Games, embracing new forms of athleticism and cultural significance. As Breaking athletes, known as B-Boys and B-Girls, prepare to showcase their talent on the world stage, the event promises to captivate audiences with its dynamic energy and creativity.

With La Concorde set as the backdrop for the Breaking competition, spectators can anticipate an electrifying atmosphere as competitors engage in intense 1v1 battles to the rhythm of random beats curated by a DJ. This fusion of music, movement, and competition embodies the spirit of Breaking, celebrating its roots in hip-hop culture while embracing its evolution as a recognized sport.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Paris Olympics 2024 logo</h2>
The Paris Olympics 2024 logo is composed of five indivisible elements. These elements also reflect our ideal actions and show who we are. However, for the first time in history, the Olympics and Paralympics will use the same emblem as logos. 

The Paris Olympics 2024 symbol is a combination of three separate elements: the gold medal, the flame, and Marianne (the female figure representing the French Republic). 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Paris Olympic 2024 Mascot</h2>
The Paris 2024 Olympic mascot is named "Olympic Phryg," inspired by the Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom and revolution. It represents allegorical figures of the French Republic, embodying the values of liberty, equality, and also fraternity. The choice of the mascot reflects the spirit of the Olympic Games and the cultural significance of France. However, this year a pair named "Les Phryges" will represent the Olympics as mascots. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">What to expect from the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony</h2>
The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony promises to be unique and memorable. The opening ceremony will feature a spectacular floating parade along the Seine River. Athletes representing 200 countries will board 100 boats for a 3.7-mile journey. This parade will offer a visually stunning and symbolic start to the Olympic Games.

The parade route will wind past significant landmarks in Paris, including the National Library and the Cathedral of Notre Dame. The floating parade symbolizes unity and cooperation among nations as they celebrate the Olympic spirit. 

After the river parade, athletes will gather in a stadium in the Trocadero park to light the Olympic Flame. 

Overall, the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony promises to be a grand and innovative spectacle. It will be a momentous occasion that captures the world's attention and sets the stage for an unforgettable Olympic Games.
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to get tickets for Paris Olympics 2024  </h2>
Paris Olympics 2024 tickets are on sale to everyone worldwide. However, they are sold on a "first come, first served" basis. Anyone can buy the tickets through the official Paris 2024 website. Many sessions are already sold out, as people are crazy to be part of this prestigious Olympics and want to see their admiring champions competing. 

But there is nothing to worry about. New batches of tickets are regularly added so everyone can get the chance. However, the prices start at 24 euros (£21) for the Olympic events and 15 euros (£13) for the Paralympic games. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics</h2>
Though the Paris Olympics will go from July 26-Aug to 11, 2024, but the Opening Ceremony for the games will take place on July 26. There will be various events such as handball, rugby, soccer, and archery starting on July 24 and 25.

NBC and Peacock will broadcast live Olympic events, including finals in track, field, swimming, and gymnastics, both morning and afternoon. NBC will provide nine hours of daily daytime coverage. Also, there will be an enhanced three-hour primetime show in every night during the games. These will feature behind-the-scenes access, new technology, and athlete insights.

Also, Peacock will stream all sports and events live during the Summer Olympics, a first for the streaming service, alongside GOLF Channel, USA Network, Telemundo, CNBC, E!, and Universo.

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A brief introduction to Paris Olympics 2024 In 2024, the world&#8217;s attention will turn to Paris as the iconic city is going to host the prestigious Olympic Games. The Paris Olympics 2024 mark a significant moment, as the Games return to the French capital for the first time in a century. With a legacy dating back to the 1900 and 1924 Olympics, Paris proudly continues its tradition of welcoming athletes and spectators worldwide.  Renowned for its rich history, cultural vibrancy, and passion for sport, the stage of Paris is all set for an unforgettable celebration of athleticism and unity. As the curtains will very soon open for the Paris Olympics 2024, it is predicted that these games will leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all.  When are the Olympic Games and who all will be there? The Paris Olympics 2024 dates are scheduled from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The event will draw billions of worldwide viewers, with approximately 350,000 hours of TV broadcast coverage. Millions of spectators are anticipated to attend various events across the 41 venues in Paris. Around 10,500 athletes from all over the world will participate in various sports and events during the games. The French team is automatically qualified as the host country. But, other teams have to win the world championship, their confederation&#8217;s tournament, or be among the top 17 in the Olympic Ranking List for the Paris Olympics 2024 qualification.  Additionally, approximately 20,000 accredited journalists will be covering the event, providing global updates and insights to audiences. Volunteers, numbering around 31,500, will assist in various capacities to ensure the smooth running of the games. Moreover, the Athletes&#8217; Village will serve over 600,000 meals daily to athletes, coaches, staff, and officials during the event. What are the major events? According to the Paris Olympics 2024 schedule, it will feature 329 medal events across 32 sports. This year, as a brand new attraction, these games will include one brand new sport: breaking. Other than these, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing will be back at the Olympics after debuting at the Tokyo Olympics. Here is a breakdown of each sport’s name and medal events: Aquatics Medal events: 49 (35 swimming, 2 artistic swimming, 2 marathon swimming, 8 diving, 2 water polo) Archery Medal events: 5 Athletics Medal events: 48 Badminton Medal events: 5 Basketball Medal events: 4 Boxing Medal events: 13 Breaking Medal events: 2 Canoeing Medal events: 16 (10 sprint, 6 slaloms) Cycling Medal events: 22 (12 track, 4 road, 2 BMX racing, 2 BMX freestyle, 2 mountain biking) Equestrian Medal events: 6 (2 dressage, 2 eventing, 2 jumping) Fencing Medal events: 12 Field hockey Medal events: 2 Golf Medal events: 2 Gymnastics Medal events: 18 (14 artistic gymnastics, 2 rhythmic gymnastics, 2 trampoline) Handball Medal events: 2 Judo Medal events: 15 Modern pentathlon Medal events: 2 Rowing Medal events: 14 Rugby Medal events: 2 Sailing Medal events: 10 Shooting Medal events: 15 Skateboarding Medal events: 4 Soccer Medal events: 2 Sport climbing Medal events: 4 Surfing Medal events: 2 Table tennis Medal events: 5 Taekwondo Medal events: 8 Tennis Medal events: 5 Triathlon Medal events: 3 Volleyball Medal events: 4 (2 volleyball, 2 beach volleyball) Weightlifting Medal events: 10 Wrestling Medal events: 18 (12 freestyle wrestling, 6 Greco-Roman) Where will be the major events held? The Games will shine around the capital. It will be held from Les Yvelines to Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, and Seine-Saint-Denis. There will be 15 Olympic venues in central Paris. Also, the marathon swimming, triathlon, and para-triathlon events will take place in the capital&#8217;s Seine River. The Stade de France will be the venue for the main athletic events. Six regional cities will stage for the Paris Olympics 2024 football matches.  Marseille, on the Mediterranean coast. This place will host the sailing game.  And, the surfing will occur in Teahupo&#8217;o, in Tahiti. This is a French overseas territory in the South Pacific. Paris Olympics 2024 brings something new! Like the previous years, the Paris Olympics in 2024 will not be an exception. The game will include a number of new elements. However, this year, the inclusion of breaking as an official sport at the Paris 2024 Olympics marks a significant moment in recognizing urban dance culture within the global sports community.  Breaking, originating from the streets of the Bronx in the 1970s, has evolved into a highly skilled and respected art form, embodying athleticism, creativity, and cultural expression. However, the decision to include Breaking in the Paris 2024 Olympics underscores the evolving nature of the Olympic Games, embracing new forms of athleticism and cultural significance. As Breaking athletes, known as B-Boys and B-Girls, prepare to showcase their talent on the world stage, the event promises to captivate audiences with its dynamic energy and creativity. With La Concorde set as the backdrop for the Breaking competition, spectators can anticipate an electrifying atmosphere as competitors engage in intense 1v1 battles to the rhythm of random beats curated by a DJ. This fusion of music, movement, and competition embodies the spirit of Breaking, celebrating its roots in hip-hop culture while embracing its evolution as a recognized sport. Paris Olympics 2024 logo The Paris Olympics 2024 logo is composed of five indivisible elements. These elements also reflect our ideal actions and show who we are. However, for the first time in history, the Olympics and Paralympics will use the same emblem as logos.  The Paris Olympics 2024 symbol is a combination of three separate elements: the gold medal, the flame, and Marianne (the female figure representing the French Republic).  Paris Olympic 2024 Mascot The Paris 2024 Olympic mascot is named &#8220;Olympic Phryg,&#8221; inspired by the Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom and revolution. It represents allegorical figures of the French Republic, embodying the values of liberty, equality, and also fraternity. The choice of the mascot reflects the spirit of the Olympic Games and the cultural significance of France. However, this year a pair named &#8220;Les Phryges&#8221; will represent the Olympics as mascots.  What to expect from the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony promises to be unique and memorable. The opening ceremony will feature a spectacular floating parade along the Seine River. Athletes representing 200 countries will board 100 boats for a 3.7-mile journey. This parade will offer a visually stunning and symbolic start to the Olympic Games. The parade route will wind past significant landmarks in Paris, including the National Library and the Cathedral of Notre Dame. The floating parade symbolizes unity and cooperation among nations as they celebrate the Olympic spirit.  After the river parade, athletes will gather in a stadium in the Trocadero park to light the Olympic Flame.  Overall, the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony promises to be a grand and innovative spectacle. It will be a momentous occasion that captures the world&#8217;s attention and sets the stage for an unforgettable Olympic Games. How to get tickets for Paris Olympics 2024   Paris Olympics 2024 tickets are on sale to everyone worldwide. However, they are sold on a &#8220;first come, first served&#8221; basis. Anyone can buy the tickets through the official Paris 2024 website. Many sessions are already sold out, as people are crazy to be part of this prestigious Olympics and want to see their admiring champions competing.  But there is nothing to worry about. New batches of tickets are regularly added so everyone can get the chance. However, the prices start at 24 euros (£21) for the Olympic events and 15 euros (£13) for the Paralympic games.  How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics Though the Paris Olympics will go from July 26-Aug to 11, 2024, but the Opening Ceremony for the games will take place on July 26. There will be various events such as handball, rugby, soccer, and archery starting on July 24 and 25. NBC and Peacock will broadcast live Olympic events, including finals in track, field, swimming, and gymnastics, both morning and afternoon. NBC will provide nine hours of daily daytime coverage. Also, there will be an enhanced three-hour primetime show in every night during the games. These will feature behind-the-scenes access, new technology, and athlete insights. Also, Peacock will stream all sports and events live during the Summer Olympics, a first for the streaming service, alongside GOLF Channel, USA Network, Telemundo, CNBC, E!, and Universo.

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<h2>Sha’Carri Richardson: Net Worth 2024, Athletics Career, Family, and More</h2>
[caption id="attachment_2139626" align="alignnone" width="473"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-2139626" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1638667204-473x315.jpg" alt="" width="473" height="315" /> BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - AUGUST 25: Bronze medalist Sha'Carri Richardson of Team United States reacts after the Women's 200m Final during day seven of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 25, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)[/caption]

The enigmatic Sha'Carri Richardson is regarded as one of the brightest talents in athletics. While competing for her high school and at national level competitions, she clinched a multitude of accolades and created a name for herself in the track and field arena. The influence of the G.O.A.T., Florence Griffith-Joyner is evident in her style and attire on the track. Her colored hair keeps changing all the time as it has become a part of her identity.
<h2>Sha’Carri Richardson’s Net Worth 2024</h2>
The net worth of American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson is estimated to be between $1 million to $5 million. Her salary ranges between $45,000 and $50,000. The major chunk of her wealth is from her earnings as a track and field champion and various endorsements with elite brands like Nike, Beats, and Apple Music.
<h2>Sha'Carri Richardson’s Family and Early Life</h2>
Sha'Carri was born on 25th March 2000 in Dallas, Texas. She had a rather choppy start to life after her mother abandoned her. Her grandmother had an instrumental role in her upbringing and motivated her to be an athlete. With no siblings in the picture, the athlete was raised by her grandmother, Betty Harp, and her aunt.

In 2021, a week before the Japan Olympics trail began, her biological mother passed away. The track and field star was oblivious to her mother's demise until she was asked about it by a reporter. She doesn't have siblings.

Richardson got enrolled at Louisiana State University and was a part of the LSU Lady Tigers track and field team. Her ability on the track was clear since she was young. Hence, she started participating in track and field competitions in her teenage years, and in 2016 she competed in her first race at the US Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympics where she stood atop the podium in the race track event of her age group. Standing at around 5'1", the sprinter has a unique sprinting style.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Sha’Carri Richardson’s Track and Field Accomplishments</h2>
Sha'Carri Richardson's victory in the 100-meter race in the AAU Junior Olympics in 2016 elevated her career. After that, she won the Emerging Athlete Award at the USA Track &amp; Field Junior Championships in 2017. More success followed at the 2017 Pan American U20 Athletics Championships where she won the gold medal as well.

During her LSU career, the athlete entered the 2019 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships and reached the finals. The real breakthrough came when she won the 100-meter race at the 2019 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Additionally, she finished in second place in the 200-meter race.

Both the races saw her create the world under-20 records for the sprints. Finally, after her first year, she went on to become a professional in a bid to get selected for the Tokyo Olympics 2020. However, just before her much-awaited debut at the Olympics, she was handed a ban by the World Anti-Doping Agency for doping <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-should-have-never-tried-to-poison-me-shacarri-richardson-exposes-close-ones-publicly-in-a-bold-statement/" target="_self" rel="noopener">due to which she missed the event</a>. After that, the sprinter returned for the Nike Prefontaine Classic Meet and finished fourth in the race. She set a time of 10.80 seconds.

Her arrival on the big stage came when she created the sixth-fastest time in women's 100-meter history. She set a time of 10.72 seconds and coincidently, became the fourth-fastest American sprinter in the nation's history. The dreams of becoming an international athlete became fulfilled after she set a time of 10.86 in the United States Olympic Trials.

In 2023, Richardson clocked the 100 m world lead and met the record to beat Shericka Jackson and Dina Asher-Smith at the 2023 Diamond League season in the Qatari capital, Doha. Richardson, who <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-newsstay-quiet-and-put-in-the-work-track-world-reacts-to-shacarri-richardsons-first-win-of-the-season/" target="_self" rel="noopener">has a personal best of 10.72</a> clocked <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-love-this-despite-rivalry-shacarri-richardsons-rare-heartwarming-moment-with-jamaican-competitor-goes-viral/" target="_self" rel="noopener">a jaw-dropping wind-assisted 10.57 in Miramar Invitational</a> - the third fastest all-conditions time in world history.

In July, Richardson secured the title of US national champion in the 100-meter sprint event by triumphing in the women's 100m final with a time of 10.82 seconds. This victory also earned her qualification for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

Richardson achieved her inaugural major individual title on the international stage on the third day of the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. She clinched the gold medal in the women's 100-meter sprint event, setting a championship record with an impressive time of 10.65 seconds. This was followed by a bronze in the women's 200 m final in 21.92 seconds.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Sha’Carri Richardson’s Personal and Dating Life</h2>
Though Sha'Carri Richardson is presently not dating anyone, she was in a relationship with Jamaican track and field athlete Janeek Brown. However, after almost a year of dating, Richardson and Brown parted ways.

Pulling off the curtains from her break up with Brown, Richardson took to her Instagram handle and penned, "I was in a relationship with a Jamaican athlete that never cared about me from jump. I was abused and stole from yet protected her from the judgement of her country &amp; family while they dragged me. I had to deal with homophobic and so much more that I'm still healing from".
<h2>Sha’Carri Richardson’s Controversies</h2>
Richardson's life took a different turn when she turned to marijuana as a coping mechanism for her mother's death. It led to her exclusion from the Olympics. She was suspended for one month after failing the doping test following her Olympic qualifying 100-meter race victory at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, on June 19, 2021.

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<h3 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc">Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
Olympic sprinting legend Shelly-Ann-Fraser-Pryce was born on December 27, 1986, in Kingston, Jamaica. Even at 34, she has been stunning the world with her blazing speed. Shelly-Ann recently became the world's third-fastest woman in 100m events. Track and field star started her Olympics journey back in 2008 during the Beijing Olympics. Shelly-Ann came from a humble family background, nevertheless, nothing ever stopped her from reaching the top.

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Currently, Shelly-Ann's net worth is close to $4 million. She has earned the same through various sports endorsements and sponsorships. Shelly-Ann's biggest endorsement deal is with Puma. In the year 2021, Fraser-Pryce signed a deal with HUMBL, a digital money network based in San Diego, California. She also has deals with Digicel, Grace Kennedy, and Nike. Almost a decade ago, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce launched a business by the name "Chic Hair Ja" and also has a hair salon called Lady Shelly in Jamaica.
<h3>Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's early life</h3>
Shelly-Ann was born on December 27, 1986, to her parents Orane Fraser and Maxine Simpson. She grew up in the impoverished and violence-laden Waterhouse district of Kingston, Jamaica. Shelly-Ann was brought up by her mother, who was an unlicensed street vendor, and a former athlete, along with two brothers. Shelly-Ann started competing in track and field events at the age of 10 when she was in primary school. When Fraser was 16 years old and in high school at the Wolmer?s High School for Girls, she ran 100 meters in 11.57 seconds.

[caption id="attachment_734996" align="aligncenter" width="1512"]<img class="size-full wp-image-734996" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-08-02T105453Z_1858782232_SP1EH820UBDN5_RTRMADP_3_OLYMPICS-2020-ATH-W-200M-SFNL-000100-e1650802154325.jpg" alt="" width="1512" height="1238" /> Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's 200m - Semifinal - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica in action during Semifinal 1 REUTERS/Hannah Mckay[/caption]

During her college years, while attending the University of Technology in Kingston, she placed fifth at the national championships and earned a silver medal at the world championships in 2007. Fraser made a sudden breakthrough in 2008, by winning the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics in the 100-meter race. This breakthrough was a surprising one, despite the fact that she was being coached by Stephen Francis, who had guided Jamaica?s Asafa Powell to four men?s 100-meter world records.
<h3 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc">Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce's Athletics Career</h3>
Remarkably, Shelly-Ann was a gifted sprinter from a very young age. She used to run barefoot in her primary school. At 16, she clinched the bronze medal in Inter-Secondary Schools Boys and Girls Championships. In 2006, she joined the University of Technology, Jamaica, and started coaching under Stephen Francis. At 20, she finished in the 5th position in 100m at the Jamaican National Senior Championships.

Shelly-Ann made her international debut on the European athletics circuit. Her moment of spotlight came when she shocked everyone by finishing the second position at the Jamaican Olympic trials for the Beijing Olympics 2008.

And then Shelly-Ann created history at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. She became the first Jamaican woman to win the gold medal in the 100m race at the Olympics. Even after bumps and hurdles post-2008 and before 2012, Shelly-Ann reached the mega-quadrennial games in London.

[caption id="attachment_734997" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-734997" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-08-06T140919Z_1368225959_SP1EH8613BHYT_RTRMADP_3_OLYMPICS-2020-ATH-W-4X100M-FNL.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1338" /> Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's 4 x 100m Relay - Final - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 6, 2021. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica before competing REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel[/caption]

Jamaican sprinter stunningly clinched three Olympic medals at the London Olympics 2012. She clinched the gold medal in the 100m race defending her title. While she also won the silver medals in the 200m race and 4*100m race.

In Rio Olympics 2016, she clinched the silver medal in the 4*100m relay race and the bronze medal in the 100m race. After welcoming her baby in 2017, Shelly competed in her first Olympics as a mother in Tokyo Olympics 2020. In Tokyo, she won the silver medal in the 100m race and the gold medal in the 4*100m relay race.

Even after the Olympics, Shelly-Ann's performance went up at the Diamond Leagues meet in 2021. At the Diamond League meet, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-athletics-news-you-are-phenomenal-track-world-reacts-to-shelly-ann-fraser-pryces-insane-achievement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">she entered the sub of 10.6 as he clocked the time of 10.60 seconds</a>. She defeated her fellow Jamaican and rival Elaine Thompson-Herah to become the world's third-fastest woman in the 100m race.

In 2022, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bagged her fifth World Athletics Championships title after winning the 100m race. She also captured silver medals in the 200 meters and the 4*100-metre relay. Her last major 200m race was at the World Athletics Championships, in 2022. Now, Fraser is concentrating on the 100m for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, which will be her fifth Olympics. The track and field legend has hinted that she might be retiring after the 2024 Olympics.
<h3>Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce's achievements and records</h3>
Achievements
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Records

At the 2012 London Olympics, she became the third woman to repeat as Olympic 100-metre champion, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-the-queen-of-speed-fans-on-twitter-celebrate-shelly-ann-fraser-pryce-record-breaking-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">with another personal best</a>, which was 10.70 seconds. Post that, she competed in the 200m for the first time at a major championship, and took away the silver as American Allyson Felix edged her out for the gold. At the 2013 world championships, Fraser-Pryce won the women?s 100-meter final in 10.71 seconds.

After this, she captured gold in the 200 meters, with a time of 22.17 seconds, becoming the third woman to claim such a dash double.?When Shelly-Ann won the gold medals as a member of Jamaica?s 4 ? 100-meter relay team and in the 100-meter event during the 2015 world championships, she became the first woman to win three gold medals in world championship history.
<h3>Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce?s husband and kid</h3>
Shelly-Ann was dating Jason Pryce long before they got married in January 2011 at the Tryall Club in Hanover. Jason Pryce is a Channel Development Manager at Datto, and they both met in the year 2007 when she was visiting a friend while studying in college. Together, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-mommy-rocket-after-dominating-parents-day-race-at-her-sons-school-legend-shelly-ann-fraser-pryce-stuns-track-wor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">they have a baby boy, Zyon Pryce,</a> who they welcomed to the world on August 7, 2017.

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<h3 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc">Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce's Pocket Rocket Foundation</h3>
The Olympic legend found the Pocket Rocket Foundation to create lasting change in the lives of student-athletes and children in children's homes across Jamaica.?The Foundation provides young high school students scholarships who compete in various sporting events.

In 2010, she was named the first?<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/unicef">UNICEF</a>?National Goodwill Ambassador for Jamaica, and also the Grace Goodwill Ambassador for Peace.
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<td>Age</td>
<td>36</td>
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<td>Marital Status</td>
<td>Married</td>
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<td>Husband</td>
<td>Jason Pryce</td>
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<td>Children</td>
<td>1</td>
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<td>Olympic medals</td>
<td>8</td>
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<td>Jamaican</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>5 ft</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>52?kg</td>
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<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>PUMA, HUMBL</td>
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<td>Olympic appearances</td>
<td>?2008, 2012, 2016, 2020</td>
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<h3>How to contact Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce?</h3>
Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/realshellyannfp/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@realshellyannfp</a>

Twitter- <a href="https://twitter.com/realshellyannfp?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@realshellyannfp</a>

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Olympic sprinting legend Shelly-Ann-Fraser-Pryce was born on December 27, 1986, in Kingston, Jamaica. Even at 34, she has been stunning the world with her blazing speed. Shelly-Ann recently became the world&#8217;s third-fastest woman in 100m events. Track and field star started her Olympics journey back in 2008 during the Beijing Olympics. Shelly-Ann came from a humble family background, nevertheless, nothing ever stopped her from reaching the top. Athletics &#8211; Diamond League &#8211; Lausanne &#8211; Lausanne, Switzerland &#8211; August 26, 2021 Jamaica&#8217;s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrates winning the women&#8217;s 100m final REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Currently, Shelly-Ann&#8217;s net worth is close to $4 million. She has earned the same through various sports endorsements and sponsorships. Shelly-Ann&#8217;s biggest endorsement deal is with Puma. In the year 2021, Fraser-Pryce signed a deal with HUMBL, a digital money network based in San Diego, California. She also has deals with Digicel, Grace Kennedy, and Nike. Almost a decade ago, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce launched a business by the name &#8220;Chic Hair Ja&#8221; and also has a hair salon called Lady Shelly in Jamaica. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce&#8217;s early life Shelly-Ann was born on December 27, 1986, to her parents Orane Fraser and Maxine Simpson. She grew up in the impoverished and violence-laden Waterhouse district of Kingston, Jamaica. Shelly-Ann was brought up by her mother, who was an unlicensed street vendor, and a former athlete, along with two brothers. Shelly-Ann started competing in track and field events at the age of 10 when she was in primary school. When Fraser was 16 years old and in high school at the Wolmer?s High School for Girls, she ran 100 meters in 11.57 seconds. Tokyo 2020 Olympics &#8211; Athletics &#8211; Women&#8217;s 200m &#8211; Semifinal &#8211; Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan &#8211; August 2, 2021. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica in action during Semifinal 1 REUTERS/Hannah Mckay During her college years, while attending the University of Technology in Kingston, she placed fifth at the national championships and earned a silver medal at the world championships in 2007. Fraser made a sudden breakthrough in 2008, by winning the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics in the 100-meter race. This breakthrough was a surprising one, despite the fact that she was being coached by Stephen Francis, who had guided Jamaica?s Asafa Powell to four men?s 100-meter world records. Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce&#8217;s Athletics Career Remarkably, Shelly-Ann was a gifted sprinter from a very young age. She used to run barefoot in her primary school. At 16, she clinched the bronze medal in Inter-Secondary Schools Boys and Girls Championships. In 2006, she joined the University of Technology, Jamaica, and started coaching under Stephen Francis. At 20, she finished in the 5th position in 100m at the Jamaican National Senior Championships. Shelly-Ann made her international debut on the European athletics circuit. Her moment of spotlight came when she shocked everyone by finishing the second position at the Jamaican Olympic trials for the Beijing Olympics 2008. And then Shelly-Ann created history at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. She became the first Jamaican woman to win the gold medal in the 100m race at the Olympics. Even after bumps and hurdles post-2008 and before 2012, Shelly-Ann reached the mega-quadrennial games in London. Tokyo 2020 Olympics &#8211; Athletics &#8211; Women&#8217;s 4 x 100m Relay &#8211; Final &#8211; Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan &#8211; August 6, 2021. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica before competing REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel Jamaican sprinter stunningly clinched three Olympic medals at the London Olympics 2012. She clinched the gold medal in the 100m race defending her title. While she also won the silver medals in the 200m race and 4*100m race. In Rio Olympics 2016, she clinched the silver medal in the 4*100m relay race and the bronze medal in the 100m race. After welcoming her baby in 2017, Shelly competed in her first Olympics as a mother in Tokyo Olympics 2020. In Tokyo, she won the silver medal in the 100m race and the gold medal in the 4*100m relay race. Even after the Olympics, Shelly-Ann&#8217;s performance went up at the Diamond Leagues meet in 2021. At the Diamond League meet, she entered the sub of 10.6 as he clocked the time of 10.60 seconds. She defeated her fellow Jamaican and rival Elaine Thompson-Herah to become the world&#8217;s third-fastest woman in the 100m race. In 2022, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bagged her fifth World Athletics Championships title after winning the 100m race. She also captured silver medals in the 200 meters and the 4*100-metre relay. Her last major 200m race was at the World Athletics Championships, in 2022. Now, Fraser is concentrating on the 100m for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, which will be her fifth Olympics. The track and field legend has hinted that she might be retiring after the 2024 Olympics. Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce&#8217;s achievements and records Achievements Gold- 100m (2008 Beijing Olympics)  Gold-? 100m (2012 London Olympics)  Gold- 4*100m race (2020 Tokyo Olympics)  Silver- 200m (2012 London Olympics)  Silver- 4*100m race (2012 London Olympics)  Woman Athlete of the Year, 2013  Silver- 4*100m race (2016 Rio Olympics)  Silver- 100m (2020 Tokyo Olympics)  Bronze- 100m (2016 Rio Olympics)  The Laureus Sports Woman of the Year Award, 2023 Jamaica&#8217;s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce competes in the women&#8217;s 100 meters race during the third edition of Kip Keino Classic at the Kasarani stadium in Nairobi, Kenya May 7, 2022. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi Records At the 2012 London Olympics, she became the third woman to repeat as Olympic 100-metre champion, with another personal best, which was 10.70 seconds. Post that, she competed in the 200m for the first time at a major championship, and took away the silver as American Allyson Felix edged her out for the gold. At the 2013 world championships, Fraser-Pryce won the women?s 100-meter final in 10.71 seconds. After this, she captured gold in the 200 meters, with a time of 22.17 seconds, becoming the third woman to claim such a dash double.?When Shelly-Ann won the gold medals as a member of Jamaica?s 4 ? 100-meter relay team and in the 100-meter event during the 2015 world championships, she became the first woman to win three gold medals in world championship history. Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce?s husband and kid Shelly-Ann was dating Jason Pryce long before they got married in January 2011 at the Tryall Club in Hanover. Jason Pryce is a Channel Development Manager at Datto, and they both met in the year 2007 when she was visiting a friend while studying in college. Together, they have a baby boy, Zyon Pryce, who they welcomed to the world on August 7, 2017. Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce&#8217;s Pocket Rocket Foundation The Olympic legend found the Pocket Rocket Foundation to create lasting change in the lives of student-athletes and children in children&#8217;s homes across Jamaica.?The Foundation provides young high school students scholarships who compete in various sporting events. In 2010, she was named the first?UNICEF?National Goodwill Ambassador for Jamaica, and also the Grace Goodwill Ambassador for Peace.  Age 36  Marital Status Married  Husband Jason Pryce  Children 1  Olympic medals 8  Nationality Jamaican  Height 5 ft  Weight 52?kg  Endorsements PUMA, HUMBL  Olympic appearances ?2008, 2012, 2016, 2020  How to contact Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce? Instagram- @realshellyannfp Twitter- @realshellyannfp

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<h2>Shericka Jackson Net Worth 2023</h2>
Shericka Jackson is one of the most prominent figures in track and field. Jackson predominantly competes in 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400-meter heats. Jackson particularly specializes in the 200- and 400-meter categories and has been a dominant force in these disciplines. She is most widely regarded as one of the greatest runners of all time.
As of 2023, her net worth was reported to be around $5 million. In May 2023, she was the top Diamond League earner in the world and topped the list of 20 athletes around the world. The primary source of her income stems from the prize money she earns participating in various professional track and field events. Jackson currently endorses Scotiabank, which is a Canadian multinational banking and financial services company. She has also signed an endorsement deal with sporting apparel brand Puma.


[caption id="attachment_722494" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-722494 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-08-02T021352Z_149801502_SP1EH820672N1_RTRMADP_3_OLYMPICS-2020-ATH-W-200M-RND1.jpg" alt="Shericka Jackson after the 200m heat at the Tokyo Olympics" width="1920" height="1309" /> Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's 200m - Round 1 - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Shericka Jackson of Jamaica reacts after competing in Heat 5 REUTERS/Phil Noble[/caption]
<h2>Shericka?Jackson?s?Family?and?Early?Life</h2>
Jackson, born on July 16, 1994, in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, to Desmond Jackson and Diana Llewellyn, has a brother named Ian Jackson. She initiated her track and field journey at Steer Town Academy and later transferred to Vere Technical High School to further her education while pursuing her athletic aspirations.
Competing at Vere Technical, Jackson began carving out her name in the athletic world. Having excelled at Vere Technical, she secured victory in the 200m at the national trials and has been representing Jamaica in this event since her youth days.

<h2>Jamaican?Sensation?Shericka?Jackson?s?Track?and?Field?Achievements</h2>
Shericka Jackson has been making headlines since 2008, when she started to participate in various competitions like the CACAC Junior Championships and the CARIFTA Games. She started her career as a 400-meter runner and later transitioned to shorter divisions, like 100 meters and 200 meters.
She also made a significant impact at events like the 2010 Youth Olympics, the 2011 World Youth Championships, where she was placed third, and the 2012 World Junior Championships.
In 2015, she made history at the age of 21 when she finished a 400-meter heat in under 51 seconds, followed by another 400-meter finish in under 50 seconds in the same year in June.
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1191182" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/FMXgCbAXMAESDJ4.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="893" />
During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she secured a bronze medal in 100 meter after a 10.76-second finish, which was also a new personal best for her.
She achieved a significant milestone in her career in 2022 when she became the world champion in the 200 meter after clocking an incredible time of 21.45 seconds, which was also the second fastest finish in the women's category at that time. In the 100-meter heat, she claimed a silver after a finish of 10.73 seconds.
With this, she also became the seventh-fastest woman in the world. In that same year, she secured victory in the 200-meter Diamond League final in Zurich, completing the heat in an impressive 21.82 seconds.
Jackson is the reigning world champion in the 200 meters currently and has successfully defended her title with a dominant finish at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. She bettered her time of 21.45 seconds and crossed the finish line in 21.41 seconds on the Budapest tracks.
Jackson is currently ranked number one in the 200-meter women's rankings and is the fastest woman alive in the same category and the second fastest overall after America's Florence Griffith Joyner. She also managed to secure a silver in the 100-meter category after crossing the finish line in 10.72 seconds at the same event.


[caption id="attachment_2055421" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2055421 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1013247779h.jpg" alt="Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce" width="1920" height="1239" /> EUGENE 20220717 Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce fran Jamaica vinner guld pa 100m under friidrotts-VM pa Hayward Field i Eugene, USA. Silver gick till Shericka Jackson och brons till Elaine Thompson-Herah, bada fran Jamaica. Foto Christine Olsson / TT / kod 10430 *** Bilden ingar i SPORTPAKET. F?r ?vriga BETALBILD*** Eugene USA x10430x PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxDENxNORxSWExFIN Copyright: xChristinexOlsson/TTx FRIIDROTTS-VM 2022[/caption]
Apart from these triumphs, Jackson is a prominent 4x100-meter runner and has three Olympic medals in the relay category. She won her first Olympic medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where she secured a bronze and silver in the 400 meter and 4x400 meter, respectively. During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she won two bronze medals in 100 meters and 4x400 meters and a gold in 4x100 meters.

<h2>Shericka?Jackson?s?Various?Records</h2>
Holds the record for the fastest woman alive in the 200 meters: 21.41 seconds
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics: Silver in 4x400 meter relay and bronze in the 400 meter
2020 Tokyo Olympics: Bronze in 100 meter and 4x400 meter relay and gold in 4x100 meter
2015 Beijing World Championships: Gold in the 4x400 m relay
2019 Doha World Championships: Gold in the 4x100 m relay
2022 Eugene World Championships: Gold in 200 meters, silver in 100 meters, and 4x100 meters
2023 Budapest World Championships: Gold in 200 meters, silver in 100 meters, and 4x100 meters
2022 Diamond League: Gold in 200 meters

<h2>Shericka?Jackson?vs?Sha?Carri?Richardson?On-Field?Rivalry</h2>
The rivalry between Sha'Carri Richardson and Shericka Jackson began as both athletes aimed to excel on the track. However, the two of them never shy away from appreciating each other's talent and are recognized for the mutual respect they share.
Yet, amidst their camaraderie, one thing remains constant, and that is their unwavering determination to outshine each other every time they step onto the track. A few months ago, Richardson posted an all-time best record for herself at the USATF 100-meter meet after crossing the finish line in 10.71 seconds. The very next day, Jackson broke this record and posted a new time of 10.65 seconds.


[caption id="attachment_2055805" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2055805 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1033721235h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> Track &amp; Field: World Athletics Championships Budapest 23-Evening Session Aug 25, 2023 Budapest, Hungary Shericka Jackson JAM and Sha Carri Richardson USA react after competing in the womens 200m race during the 2023 World Athletics Championships at National Athletics Centre. Budapest National Athletics Centre Hungary, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xKirbyxLeex 20230825_ojr_al2_212[/caption]
Their rivalry once again was on full display during the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, when Sha'Carri went past Jackson to become the 100-meter world champion. Later in the championships, Jackson defeated Sha'Carri to become the 200-meter world champion with a new world record. But their camaraderie was also seen during the 200-meter semi-finals of the same world championships, when both of them shared a heartwarming hug after Sha'Carri qualified for the finals.
Even as Jackson clinched the 200-meter world championship, leaving Sha'Carri behind by a substantial margin, Sha'Carri rushed towards Jackson, and the two shared a heartfelt embrace, displaying their sisterhood once again.

<h2>Shericka?Jackson?s?Dating?Life</h2>
As of September 2023, there have been no reports of her dating anyone, and she has not been previously engaged either. Currently, she is fully dedicated to her career and is setting her sights on winning the upcoming Diamond League finals, followed by the Paris Olympics next year.
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<td>Name - Shericka Jackson</td>
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<td>Born - July 16, 1994</td>
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<td>Place of Birth - Saint Ann, Jamaica</td>
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<td>Nationality - Jamaican</td>
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<td>Education - Vere Technical</td>
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<td>Parents - Father: Desmond Jackson, Mother: Diana Llewellyn</td>
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<td>Height - 5'8''</td>
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<td>Weight - 130 lbs</td>
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<td>Partner - No</td>
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<td>Kids - No</td>
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<td>Social Media - Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sherickajacko/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@sherickajackson</a>, Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/sherickajacko?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@sherickajackson</a></td>
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Shericka Jackson

Shericka Jackson Net Worth 2023 Shericka Jackson is one of the most prominent figures in track and field. Jackson predominantly competes in 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400-meter heats. Jackson particularly specializes in the 200- and 400-meter categories and has been a dominant force in these disciplines. She is most widely regarded as one of the greatest runners of all time. As of 2023, her net worth was reported to be around $5 million. In May 2023, she was the top Diamond League earner in the world and topped the list of 20 athletes around the world. The primary source of her income stems from the prize money she earns participating in various professional track and field events. Jackson currently endorses Scotiabank, which is a Canadian multinational banking and financial services company. She has also signed an endorsement deal with sporting apparel brand Puma. Tokyo 2020 Olympics &#8211; Athletics &#8211; Women&#8217;s 200m &#8211; Round 1 &#8211; Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan &#8211; August 2, 2021. Shericka Jackson of Jamaica reacts after competing in Heat 5 REUTERS/Phil Noble Shericka?Jackson?s?Family?and?Early?Life Jackson, born on July 16, 1994, in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, to Desmond Jackson and Diana Llewellyn, has a brother named Ian Jackson. She initiated her track and field journey at Steer Town Academy and later transferred to Vere Technical High School to further her education while pursuing her athletic aspirations. Competing at Vere Technical, Jackson began carving out her name in the athletic world. Having excelled at Vere Technical, she secured victory in the 200m at the national trials and has been representing Jamaica in this event since her youth days. Jamaican?Sensation?Shericka?Jackson?s?Track?and?Field?Achievements Shericka Jackson has been making headlines since 2008, when she started to participate in various competitions like the CACAC Junior Championships and the CARIFTA Games. She started her career as a 400-meter runner and later transitioned to shorter divisions, like 100 meters and 200 meters. She also made a significant impact at events like the 2010 Youth Olympics, the 2011 World Youth Championships, where she was placed third, and the 2012 World Junior Championships. In 2015, she made history at the age of 21 when she finished a 400-meter heat in under 51 seconds, followed by another 400-meter finish in under 50 seconds in the same year in June. During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she secured a bronze medal in 100 meter after a 10.76-second finish, which was also a new personal best for her. She achieved a significant milestone in her career in 2022 when she became the world champion in the 200 meter after clocking an incredible time of 21.45 seconds, which was also the second fastest finish in the women&#8217;s category at that time. In the 100-meter heat, she claimed a silver after a finish of 10.73 seconds. With this, she also became the seventh-fastest woman in the world. In that same year, she secured victory in the 200-meter Diamond League final in Zurich, completing the heat in an impressive 21.82 seconds. Jackson is the reigning world champion in the 200 meters currently and has successfully defended her title with a dominant finish at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. She bettered her time of 21.45 seconds and crossed the finish line in 21.41 seconds on the Budapest tracks. Jackson is currently ranked number one in the 200-meter women&#8217;s rankings and is the fastest woman alive in the same category and the second fastest overall after America&#8217;s Florence Griffith Joyner. She also managed to secure a silver in the 100-meter category after crossing the finish line in 10.72 seconds at the same event. EUGENE 20220717 Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce fran Jamaica vinner guld pa 100m under friidrotts-VM pa Hayward Field i Eugene, USA. Silver gick till Shericka Jackson och brons till Elaine Thompson-Herah, bada fran Jamaica. Foto Christine Olsson / TT / kod 10430 *** Bilden ingar i SPORTPAKET. F?r ?vriga BETALBILD*** Eugene USA x10430x PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxDENxNORxSWExFIN Copyright: xChristinexOlsson/TTx FRIIDROTTS-VM 2022 Apart from these triumphs, Jackson is a prominent 4&#215;100-meter runner and has three Olympic medals in the relay category. She won her first Olympic medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where she secured a bronze and silver in the 400 meter and 4&#215;400 meter, respectively. During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she won two bronze medals in 100 meters and 4&#215;400 meters and a gold in 4&#215;100 meters. Shericka?Jackson?s?Various?Records Holds the record for the fastest woman alive in the 200 meters: 21.41 seconds 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics: Silver in 4&#215;400 meter relay and bronze in the 400 meter 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Bronze in 100 meter and 4&#215;400 meter relay and gold in 4&#215;100 meter 2015 Beijing World Championships: Gold in the 4&#215;400 m relay 2019 Doha World Championships: Gold in the 4&#215;100 m relay 2022 Eugene World Championships: Gold in 200 meters, silver in 100 meters, and 4&#215;100 meters 2023 Budapest World Championships: Gold in 200 meters, silver in 100 meters, and 4&#215;100 meters 2022 Diamond League: Gold in 200 meters Shericka?Jackson?vs?Sha?Carri?Richardson?On&#8211;Field?Rivalry The rivalry between Sha&#8217;Carri Richardson and Shericka Jackson began as both athletes aimed to excel on the track. However, the two of them never shy away from appreciating each other&#8217;s talent and are recognized for the mutual respect they share. Yet, amidst their camaraderie, one thing remains constant, and that is their unwavering determination to outshine each other every time they step onto the track. A few months ago, Richardson posted an all-time best record for herself at the USATF 100-meter meet after crossing the finish line in 10.71 seconds. The very next day, Jackson broke this record and posted a new time of 10.65 seconds. Track &amp; Field: World Athletics Championships Budapest 23-Evening Session Aug 25, 2023 Budapest, Hungary Shericka Jackson JAM and Sha Carri Richardson USA react after competing in the womens 200m race during the 2023 World Athletics Championships at National Athletics Centre. Budapest National Athletics Centre Hungary, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xKirbyxLeex 20230825_ojr_al2_212 Their rivalry once again was on full display during the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, when Sha&#8217;Carri went past Jackson to become the 100-meter world champion. Later in the championships, Jackson defeated Sha&#8217;Carri to become the 200-meter world champion with a new world record. But their camaraderie was also seen during the 200-meter semi-finals of the same world championships, when both of them shared a heartwarming hug after Sha&#8217;Carri qualified for the finals. Even as Jackson clinched the 200-meter world championship, leaving Sha&#8217;Carri behind by a substantial margin, Sha&#8217;Carri rushed towards Jackson, and the two shared a heartfelt embrace, displaying their sisterhood once again. Shericka?Jackson?s?Dating?Life As of September 2023, there have been no reports of her dating anyone, and she has not been previously engaged either. Currently, she is fully dedicated to her career and is setting her sights on winning the upcoming Diamond League finals, followed by the Paris Olympics next year.  Name &#8211; Shericka Jackson  Born &#8211; July 16, 1994  Place of Birth &#8211; Saint Ann, Jamaica  Nationality &#8211; Jamaican  Education &#8211; Vere Technical  Parents &#8211; Father: Desmond Jackson, Mother: Diana Llewellyn  Height &#8211; 5&#8217;8&#8221;  Weight &#8211; 130 lbs  Partner &#8211; No  Kids &#8211; No  Social Media &#8211; Instagram: @sherickajackson, Twitter: @sherickajackson

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