Shericka Jackson made a strong statement by winning the women’s 100m race in a season’s best time of 11.04 seconds. The Jamaican sprint star, competing in her first 100m race of the season, showed she remains a major force in the event as she edged out a competitive field.
Meanwhile, Shericka Jackson faced stiff competition from a talented lineup that included Americans Cambrea Sturgis, Maia McCoy, and Celera Barnes, as well as New Zealand’s Zoe Hobbs. Sturgis entered the race with a season best of 10.98 seconds, while Barnes had clocked 11.01 seconds earlier this season. Despite this, Jackson’s experience and race execution proved decisive on the day.
The 30-year-old, a five-time Olympic medallist and three-time Diamond League final winner, has been focusing on the 60m, 200m, and 300m earlier this year and recently helped Jamaica secure bronze in the women’s 4x100m relay at the World Athletics Relays. Her return to the 100m at Rabat marks a key step in her 2025 campaign as she aims to build momentum ahead of the World Championships later this year in Japan.
Jackson’s winning time of 11.04 seconds, while not close to her personal best of 10.65, was a clear season’s best and a strong start to her sprint season. She will look to improve further as the season progresses, with upcoming races including the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston.
Shericka Jackson victory in Rabat adds to the excitement of the meet, which also saw standout performances from Femke Bol in the 400m hurdles and other star athletes across various disciplines. Jackson’s win confirms her status as one of the top sprinters to watch this season.
