Great Britain's track star in awe of Shericka Jackson after fruitful season

ATHLETICS Great Britain's track star in awe of Shericka Jackson after fruitful season

Abigael Wafula 15:00 - 17.10.2023

The Briton gushed over Shericka Jackson in an interview, saying the Jamaican is amazing and an inspiration to many.

Great Britain’s Daryll Neita is in awe of Shericka Jackson after her dominant performance at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

During the women’s 200m final race, Neita finished fifth in a Personal Best time of 22.16. The race was won by Jackson in a championship record time of 21.41.

The time she posted was also the second-fastest time. The late Florence Joyner holds the fastest time over the 200m, 21.34, a time that she set during the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

“She’s amazing and is absolutely incredible. I got to the finish line and I said to her, ‘Teach me please,’ and she literally just laughed.

It’s so amazing to be a part of these races and racing against phenomenal women. It shows me that I’m also capable of doing great things one day if I keep the focus…I’m inspired,” Neita explained.

The Briton has enjoyed a glamorous season over the 200m this season, finishing among the top five in all the races.

She ended her season at the Prefontaine Classic, the Diamond League Meeting final where she finished an impressive fifth.

Meanwhile, Jackson, the two-time World 200m champion has also enjoyed a great season, which is evidently inspiring to many other athletes including Neita.

She was unbeaten in the 200m all season and bagged a double (100m and 200m) at the Prefontaine Classic. She also finished second in the 100m at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

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