Shericka Jackson
A Jamaican sprint powerhouse who exploded into the world's second-fastest woman ever over 200 meters with a breathtaking display of raw speed.
Born 1994 (age 32)·Jamaican sprinter·Birthday: July 16·Millennials
Biography
Shericka Jackson ran the 200 meters in 21.41 seconds at the 2023 World Championships, a time bested only by Florence Griffith-Joyner's world record. She began her career as a 400-meter runner, earning Olympic and World Championship relay gold and individual bronze. Her shift to the 100m and 200m events unveiled her terrifying potential. Jackson won the 200m world title in 2022, then delivered one of track history's most astonishing performances the following year. Her journey from quarter-miler to peerless curve runner places her at the center of Jamaica's sprint dynasty.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Shericka was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Shericka Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Shericka's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Ran the second-fastest 200 meters in history (21.41 seconds) to win gold at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
- Won the 200m world title in 2022 and secured a 100m silver, demonstrating rare versatility across sprints.
- Is a multiple Olympic medalist, including gold in the 4x100m relay and bronze in the 400m at the 2016 Rio Games.
Did You Know?
She attended the University of Technology, Jamaica, where she studied sport science.
She initially specialized in the 400 meters before successfully transitioning to the 100m and 200m.
Her 200m personal best of 21.41 is the fastest time run in over three decades.
“I just executed. My coach told me to run the curve hard and I think I did that.”
