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Jamaican sprinters Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson face challenges ahead of the 4x100m relay heats at the 2024 Olympics.
A noise of disappointment resonated throughout the Jamaican athletic community as news broke on Tuesday that sprinting superstars Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson would not compete in the upcoming 4x100m relay heats at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Shericka Jackson has been battling an injury sustained during a competition in Hungary last month.
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07:13 - 05.08.2024
Paris Olympics: Jamaica staring at massively reduced medal count as hopes disappear without hitting the track
Jamaica is having Olympics Games to forget after three star athletes pulled out of the without even competing, leaving their hopes in tatters.
Despite efforts to get her ready for the Olympics, it became clear that participating might risk further damage.
Bruce James, president of MVP Track Club, elaborated on the situation in a recent interview with TVJ.
“The prospects of her running the relays were unlikely.It would be safer for Jamaica not to have her running; the worst thing to happen is to have Shericka running the anchor leg of the 4x100m and not being able to finish," he stated as per Jamaican Gleaner.
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19:15 - 04.08.2024
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s Ksh24m watch steals spotlight in Paris despite her Olympics heartbreak
Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s expensive watch drew the attention of fans at the Paris Olympics even as she pulled out of the 100m race over unspecified reasons.
Jackson had already withdrawn from the women’s 100m and 200m events, making her non-participation in the relays a prudent, albeit disheartening, decision.
"When she got to the 200m heats, she got to the warm-up area and the faster she ran, the more her legs started to hurt. We have to put the health and welfare of the athlete first," added James.
In a parallel development, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, another celebrated Jamaican sprinter, also confirmed her withdrawal from the relay heats.
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22:45 - 03.08.2024
Paris 2024 Olympics: The worrying reason Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce pulled out of the women's 100m semis
Fraser-Pryce was handed a DNS in the second semi-final of the women's 100m race at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic games.
Ian Kelly, Chef de Mission of Jamaica’s team, shared his thoughts on the situation, noting the adjustments the team had to make.
“Yes, Shelly-Ann and Shericka are out, but we brought in Kemba [Nelson] this week, and we have other athletes within the pool,” Kelly stated.
He expressed confidence in the ability of other team members to step up in the absence of the two stars.
“We are doing the necessary to ensure that the experience and strength that those two super athletes would have brought to the team are represented well for our country.”
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10:41 - 03.08.2024
American sprint icon makes damning women's 100m prediction with regards to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Sha'Carri Richardson
With Shericka Jackson pulling out of the 100m race at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Justin Gatlin has made his predictions on who will win the women's event.
The replacements, including Kemba Nelson, Shashalee Forbes, Alana Reid, and Tia Clayton, are set to compete starting Thursday.
Despite the loss of two of Jamaica’s most formidable athletes, the team remains a strong contender in the relay.
This change in the lineup is a crucial moment for Jamaica’s Olympic aspirations, affecting not only the dynamics of the relay team but also impacting the overall medal potential.
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