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Jackson was bashed after 'arrogantly' jogging during the 200m heats at the Tokyo Olympics, which led to her elimination, something she now says left her mentally broken.
Jamaican sprinting star Shericka Jackson, one of the fastest women in history, has candidly addressed the immense pressure that comes with representing her nation on the global stage.
The 30-year-old, widely regarded as Jamaica’s next great sprinting hope, revealed how the weight of expectation led to a mental breakdown following the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Jackson, a five-time major championship gold medalist and the second-fastest woman ever in the 200 meters, has always been a source of pride for Jamaica. However, this pride often comes with high expectations that can feel overwhelming.
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“I enjoyed being a high school star. There was no pressure, but now, people have a high expectation of you,” Jackson shared during an episode of Netflix’s Sprint.
“If you are not careful, it is something that can affect you badly. At the Olympic Games, Jamaica was expecting you to win gold, but I was super nervous and made a silly mistake.”
At the Tokyo Olympics, Jackson delivered a bronze medal performance in the 100 meters, sharing the podium with Jamaican teammates Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
However, controversy marred her 200-meter campaign when she was eliminated in the heats after jogging to the finish line, a move many misinterpreted as arrogance.
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The backlash was swift and intense, with criticism flooding social media. Reflecting on this tumultuous period, Jackson revealed the emotional toll it took.
“After the Olympics, I was so shaken that I suffered a mental breakdown,” she confessed.
Despite the setback, Jackson emphasized the importance of resilience in athletics.
“You need to learn how to bounce back from a bad race or a race that you felt you could have executed properly. The race is already gone, and there is nothing you can do.”
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This year brought further challenges for Jackson. Although she initially planned to compete in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay at the Paris Olympics, a cautious approach saw her withdraw from the competition to prioritize her health.
“I had no major injuries but withdrew to protect my body,” she explained, referencing a cramp she experienced earlier in the season during a race in Hungary.
Her absence, coupled with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s withdrawal, left Jamaica with a disappointing Olympic campaign. Tia Clayton’s valiant effort in the 100m final was not enough to secure a medal, highlighting the challenges faced by Jamaican sprinters in 2024.
Despite these challenges, Jackson remains committed to reclaiming Jamaica’s dominance on the track. She recognizes the importance of mental strength in a sport where public scrutiny is unrelenting.
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