Paris looms as Rhasidat Adeleke seeks further improvements
With 2023 drawing to a close, Irish running sensation Rhasidat Adeleke has finally allowed herself the time to reflect on her performances on the track over the last 12 months.
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Jackson plans to take aim at Flo-Jo's 200m world record in Brussels
Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson will take aim at the women's 200 metres world record, one of the oldest athletics records on the books, on Friday at the Memorial Van Damme, the penultimate event on the Diamond League schedule.
Shericka Jackson Retains Women's 200m World Title With Stunning Run
Shericka Jackson produced the second fastest women's 200m time in history to destroy a top-class field and retain her world title in Budapest on Friday. The 29-year-old Jamaican's victory was never in doubt as she ran a superb bend to enter the straight with a clear lead and finished in a stunning 21.41sec. USA's Olympic bronze medallist Gabby Thomas took silver in 21.81sec while her compatriot Sha'Carri Richardson ran a personal best of 21.92sec to add a bronze medal to the gold she impressively won in the 100m.
Shericka Jackson Retains Women's 200m World Title With Stunning Run
Shericka Jackson produced the second fastest women's 200m time in history to destroy a top-class field and retain her world title in Budapest on Friday. The 29-year-old Jamaican's victory was never in doubt as she ran a superb bend to enter the straight with a clear lead and finished in a stunning 21.41sec. USA's Olympic bronze medallist Gabby Thomas took silver in 21.81sec while her compatriot Sha'Carri Richardson ran a personal best of 21.92sec to add a bronze medal to the gold she impressively won in the 100m.
Shanti Pereira finishes sixth in 200m semis heat, misses out on World Athletics Championships finals
SINGAPORE: Shanti Pereira's impressive outing at the World Athletics Championships ended on Thursday (Aug 24) after she clocked a time of 22.79s in the women's 200m semi-finals.
Shanti Pereira sets new 200m national record, qualifies for World Championships semis
SINGAPORE: Singapore sprint queen Shanti Pereira stormed into the semi-finals of the women's 200m at the World Athletics Championships on Wednesday (Aug 23), breaking her own national record in the process.