Shericka Jackson sets fastest time this year to reach World Athletics Championships

Shericka Jackson admits there is still room for improvement, despite setting the fastest time by a woman in the world this year. Jackson won the 100m in 10.65 seconds at Jamaica’s national championships to become the fifth fastest woman of all time. Ad The 28-year-old sits alongside American Marion Jones on the all-time list, but insists there are still areas where she can get better.

World ChampionshipsWightman to miss 1500m title defence at World Championships through injury05/07/2023 AT 09:36 «I think the ending needs a little fixing,” said Jackson in quotes published by BBC Sport. „I know I'm a strong finisher, but I still need to work on that a bit. “I have to go back to the drawing board with my coach, but tonight I did a very good job.» Jackson will now head to the World Championships next month and will be joined by Shashalee Forbes and Natasha Morrison.

Forbes and Morrison finished in second and third place respectively behind Jackson to book their spots in Budapest. Wightman to miss 1500m title defence at World Championships through injury 'Sky is the limit' — Hughes targets World Championships after record-breaking run Felix hopes team-mate Bowie's death 'not in vain' as she cites healthcare failures for black women Meanwhile, defending champion Shelly-Ann Pryce will also head to Hungary as defending world champion. It was also a memorable day for Rohan Watson, who won the men’s event with a time of 9.91 seconds, setting the joint-ninth fastest time of the year.

The achievement was all the more special for the 21-year-old after setting the 10th best-ever time by a Jamaican in his first final at any level. The men's event was won by Jackson's training partner Rohan Watson. The 21-year-old won his first final at