Tokyo Olympics: Shericka Jackson is OUT of the 200m after easing up far too early

That backfired! Olympic 100m bronze medallist Shericka Jackson is OUT of the 200m sprint after JOGGING over the finish line… with careless Jamaican missing out on the semi-finals by four thousands of a second

Shericka Jackson has dramatically been knocked out of the women’s 200 metres after easing up way too early.

The sprinter won a bronze medal in the 100m as part of a Jamaican one-two-three alongside compatriots Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

She was also hotly tipped to challenge for the slightly longer format, but comfortably in a qualifying position, slowed down far too much and was then dumped out of the competition. 

Shericka Jackson (pictured) was dramatically knocked out of the 200 metres in the heats

Former runner Steve Cram told the BBC: ‘Shericka Jackson was almost just jogging round – what on earth? Why take such risks? 

‘I’m sorry to sound exasperated but I am, on her behalf, on her coach’s behalf and her team-mates. It’s just not necessary.’

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