For all track and field fans who felt the sting of disappointment earlier this year from Jamaican queen Shericka Jackson, the wait is finally over. All those doubts and setbacks? They’ve been swept aside as Shericka reminded the world exactly why she’s one of the fiercest forces on the track. At 30 years old, the second-fastest woman ever in the 200m finally made her 100m season debut, and boy, did she make it count! And in doing so, she puts all Americans in the dust. So, what went down at the Rabat Diamond League on May 25?

Shericka showed up ready to roar, facing off against some serious competition. American speedster Cambrea Sturgis, with a blazing season-best of 10.98 seconds, was one to watch. Not to mention Liberia’s Maia McCoy, New Zealand’s Zoe Hobbs, indoor star Jacious Sears, and Celera Barnes, all bringing their A-game. But honestly? On this day, their stats didn’t stand a chance. Shericka blasted through the finish line in a season-best 11.04 seconds, leaving Maia McCoy (11.08) and Jacious Sears (11.11 SB) trailing behind. Now here’s the kicker!

This wasn’t just any win. Shericka Jackson had been waiting 618 days to take a Diamond League 100m victory again. Her last taste of glory was back in September 2023 at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, where she clocked an electrifying 10.70 seconds. That race was epic, with Shericka beating out heavy hitters like Marie-Josee Ta Lou and Elaine Thompson-Herah. Since then, fans have been biting their nails, wondering when she’d strike again.

Well, she just did—big time. What does this win mean? As Shericka Jackson said after the race, “It was my first 100m since the Jamaican trials last year in June, and I am happy with the result. I am healthy, and that’s the most important thing. I did a lot of good stuff, but there are a lot of things that I can improve. But it was a good race, so I leave this competition with only happy feelings.” Well, yes, she is back, and she’s sending a clear message: the American sprint stars better watch out. But is it enough for her to win the World Championship?

Doubts creep in on Shericka Jackson’s 2025 World Championships hopes

Shericka Jackson’s 2025 season has been a rollercoaster. Kicked off her 2025 season at the Queen’s/Grace Jackson Development Meet in Kingston, running the 60m and finishing second with a 7.18-second time. It was her first race back after a six-month injury break, so you could tell she was still shaking off the rust. Then, in early April at the Miramar Invitational in Florida, she took on the 300m and again finished second.

This time, clocking 36.13 seconds, just behind Julien Alfred, who set a new national record. Later that month, Jackson returned to the 200m at the Xiamen Diamond League in China, finishing second with a 22.79. She was trailing Anavia Battle, who set a meeting record with 22.41 seconds. These races showed she’s definitely on her way back, but not quite at her best yet since 2024.

Well, we know Shericka Jackson had to pull out of both the 100m and 200m at the 2024 Paris Olympics because of lingering injury issues, reportedly with her hamstring or Achilles. That was a huge blow for Jamaica; Shericka was one of their brightest medal hopes. And it’s wild to think about how dominant she’s been in the past. In 2023, she ran a stunning 21.41 in the 200m, the second-fastest time ever, and a personal best of 10.65 in the 100m, putting her among the top five fastest women in history.

But this season has been slow for her compared to those peak times. With the World Championships just 4 months away in September, Shericka Jackson needs to pick up the pace in training and get her speed back if she wants to compete for gold again. The talent is there, no doubt, and she’s proven what she can do. Now it’s about getting healthy, sharpening her form, and showing the world she’s still one of the best in the game.