In a heartfelt message to her fans and supporters, Shericka Jackson, one of Jamaica’s premier track and field athletes, shared her deep disappointment and reflections after her 2024 Olympic dreams were shattered due to injury. Jackson, who has been a force on the global athletics stage for over a decade, opened up about the emotional rollercoaster of her career, acknowledging both the triumphs and the setbacks she has faced.
“Should I accept the good and not the bad?” she asked, capturing the essence of her journey as an elite athlete. Over the past ten years, Jackson has experienced both “the highest highs and some of the lowest lows,” including winning World Championship and Olympic Gold Medals, as well as moments where she felt she did not perform at her best.
After her victory in the sprint double at the 2024 Jamaican Olympic Trials, Jackson was optimistic about the possibility of adding three more Olympic medals to her name for Jamaica. However, an untimely injury has now kept her from competing in Paris, a development that has been met with a mix of encouragement and disappointment from her supporters.
Jackson expressed sincere gratitude to those who have stood by her during this challenging time, especially her sponsors—Puma, Scotiabank Jamaica, WATA, and Omega—along with her coach, the MVP Track & Field Club team, her family, friends, and fans in Jamaica and around the world. Her primary focus now is on achieving a complete recovery.
The message ends with a tone of resilience and hope, reminding everyone of Jackson’s unwavering spirit as she looks ahead to the future, despite the setback she faces today.
