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Jamaican sprint sensation Shericka Jackson has an opportunity to gain early advantage over rival Sha'Carri Richardson in season opener.
Jamaican sprint sensation has an opportunity to gain early advantage against American sprint rival Sha'Carri Richardson.
Jackson is eyeing a redemptive comeback season after her uncharacteristically underwhelming 2024 campaign.
Jackson's season opener at the Xiamen Diamond League on April 26 presents her with an opportunity to assess herself and perhaps gain some insight into her competition.
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How Jackson Can Get Insight on Richardson
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Jackson is set to line up against Richardson's teammate, Twanisha Terry, in China.
The opener provides Jackson with an opportunity to test herself against an integral member of Richardson's camp.
Terry and Richardson's boyfriend, Christian Coleman, have opted for the same calendar ahead of an action-packed season, with Coleman expected to line up at Xiamen against the likes of Letsile Tebogo and Akani Simbine.
Richardson, Coleman, and Terry have been training together, and the former going up against Jackson could provide the Jamaican insight into Richardson's readiness as well.
Shericka Jackson Eyeing Comeback
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The previous year saw Jackson have an uncharacteristically underwhelming campaign.
Following an injury setback, the sprinter missed out on the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she was expected to challenge Richardson and the likes of Olympic champion Gabby Thomas.
Jackson was sidelined as St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred surprised Richardson in the 100m, while Thomas claimed gold in the 200m.
Now fully fit, the 200m world champion is eyeing a redemptive comeback season.
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