Queen of Speed: Shericka Jackson Claims Sub-22 Throne in Track & Field

Lightning strikes 7 times! Shericka Jackson smashes records with the most sub-22 200m runs ever. Uncover her meteoric rise and reign as sprinting royalty.

Queen of Speed: Shericka Jackson Claims Sub-22 Throne in Track & Field
Shericka Jackson at the 2022 World Championships in Oregon | photo by Kevin Neri

Jamaican track star Shericka Jackson has etched her name in history as the queen of the 200m. Her explosive speed saw her break the record for most sub-22 second runs, leaving legends like Merlene Ottey in her wake. Jackson's dominance is rewriting sprinting history, watch out for this unstoppable force!

Closing the gap between her personal best and Florence Griffith-Joyner’s 1988 world record to a mere 0.07 seconds, Jackson’s relentless pursuit of excellence has solidified her status as one of the finest sprinters of her generation.

Shericka Jackson currently holds the record for most sub-22 200m runs with 17

Merlene Ottey previously held the record with 16 sub-22 200m runs.

Shericka Jackson's personal best for the 200m is 21.41 seconds, making her one of the fastest women alive.