Jackson finishes third in Oslo DL 100m
Jamaica's Shericka Jackson. (Photo: via @sherickajacko instagram)
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June 15, 2023

Jackson finishes third in Oslo DL 100m

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson finished third in the women’s 100m at the Bislett Games/Wanda Diamond League meet in Oslo, Norway on Thursday.

Jackson, who produced a masterclass performance at the Racers Grand Prix at the National Stadium on June 3, clocking a meet-record time of 10.78, had to settle for a 10.98 and third-place finish in Oslo.

Marie-Josée Ta Lou of Ivory Coast blazed to a world lead and meet record of 10.75 seconds for the win.

Bahamian Anthonique Stratchan clocked a new personal best of 10.92 for second.

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