Shericka Jackson Scratches from Women's 200m Round 1 at Paris Olympics
Shericka Jackson Scratches from Women's 200m Round 1 at Paris Olympics
Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson has scratched from the women's 200m after previously withdrawing from the women's 100m.
The much-anticipated women's 200m had an unexpected shakeup Sunday morning, as top contender Shericka Jackson of Jamaica scratched as the Round 1 heats got underway.
Widely regarded as the favorite for the event if healthy, Jackson had been slated to run in Heat 3.
On Wednesday, Jackson announced she was pulling out of the Women's 100m.
Jackson's most recent competition was at the Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix on July 9 where she pulled up in 200m. Her representation said at the time that it was due to a hamstring cramp.
Jackson is a two-time defending World Champion in the event.
This story is ongoing, and we will share more information as it becomes available.
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