Another Casualty for Jamaica :- Shericka Jackson Pulls out of 200M

Shericka Jackson pulled out of the women’s 200m at Paris 2024 just moments before the heats got under way at the Stade de France.

The two-time reigning 200m world champion was one of the favourites to win gold in Paris, and withdrew from the 100m to focus on the event.

Jackson, who was nursing a hamstring issue going into the Olympics, had said she was in “great shape” for the 200m, but the Jamaican’s absence now opens the door for other sprint stars.

Gabrielle Thomas is the fastest woman over 200m this year, while Julien Alfred is out to add to the 100m title she won on Saturday night.

Both Alfred and Thomas comfortably won their 200m heats on Sunday morning.