Shericka Jackson shares inspiring journey of finishing last to winning Diamond League Trophies

ATHLETICS Shericka Jackson shares inspiring journey of finishing last to winning Diamond League Trophies

Abigael Wafula 11:40 - 10.10.2023

Shericka Jackson has taken her fans through memory lane from when she used to finish last in the Diamond League to owning three trophies.

Shericka Jackson has shared her inspiring story of when she started running in the Diamond League Meetings and would not finish even in the podium bracket.

The Jamaican made her debut in 2016 at the Meeting in Shanghai where she competed in the 400m and finished sixth and later proceeded to the Prefontaine Classic where she finished fifth.

The two-time World 200m champion recalled how she could not win anything and noted that it took hard work and not giving up for her to get to the level she is at the moment.

“Right now, I have three trophies. I started running in the Diamond League in 2016 and I could not win anything.

I always finished fourth, fifth, or sixth every single time I stepped on that start line. But here I am today, with three trophies,” she said during an interview with Real Talk with Tee.

Jackson has had an impeccable 2023 season that saw her successfully defend her World title over the 200m and finish second behind Sha’Carri Richardson in the 100m at the global showpiece that was staged at the Hungarian capital.

She then proceeded to the Prefontaine Classic, the final Diamond League Meeting where she bagged the 100m and 200m titles.

She encouraged upcoming athletes to keep believing in themselves and work hard even though things might not be working out for them.

“Always believe in yourself and never give up no matter what. If you’re not winning just keep going and keep working hard because you will get there. I’ve gotten here and I believe anyone can,” she said.

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