For an athlete of Shericka Jackson’s caliber, a return to the London track should have marked a celebration of form and familiarity. Instead, it became a stage for an entirely different spectacle. One that had nothing to do with sprinting. While her performance was solid, the attention veered sharply toward a public dispute that few saw coming, leaving fans and followers both puzzled and divided.

Jackson ran the opening leg for Jamaica’s 4x100m relay squad at the 2025 London Diamond League. The quartet, composed of Jackson, Jonielle Smith, Tina Clayton, and Briana Williams, secured a second place with a time of 42.50 seconds, trailing a commanding British win in 41.69. Following the event, Jackson turned to Instagram to mark the moment. 

“Had so much Healthy fun at London Diamond League. Ran lead off leg. My favorite part of the trip was seeing my Goddaughter. I miss her so much,” she wrote, sharing a highlight reel from the race. It was the first slide in that reel, however, that ignited an unforeseen disagreement. A prominent track and field content creator known as Owen commented publicly under Jackson’s post. “Nice to see that you’ve used my video (slide 1) in your London Diamond League recap. It was a lot of fun watching you race in person,” he wrote. Following this, Jackson, quick to respond, issued a denial of any direct involvement with the video’s origin. 

“I never got this video from your page. Neither did the page gave you credit. So I’m totally not sure if it’s actually your video.” Her reply was pointed, yet restrained. But for many, the tension had already taken hold. Owen, seeing the growing reaction online, addressed the matter again with a note of detachment. “No one said it was—but it’s just a very odd response to a comment that wasn’t negative in any way whatsoever.”

While the exchange may have seemed minor to outsiders, it quickly became a lightning rod in track circles. The insinuation of misappropriation, however subtle, touched a nerve. Jackson’s firm insistence on not knowing the original source clashed with Owen’s assertion of authorship. Both statements were calm, but the underlying discomfort lingered. 

In the end, the dust may settle quickly, and the meet’s results will be what remains in the record books. Still, for Shericka Jackson, what began as a kind of triumphant return to London will now be remembered equally for a post-race post that caused more stir than her blazing start off the blocks. And the fans are utterly irritated about the same. 

Shericka Jackson’s post-race clash over video credit stuns fans after London return

As soon as the entire fiasco gained traction, fans flocked to the comments section. Shericka Jackson’s defensive tone left many confused, especially since Owen hadn’t expressed outrage. One fan observed, “lol. She probably read the first part of the comment and thought you were tryna accuse her of stealing your video… then she went full on fire mood.” It showed how easily miscommunication on social media could flare into controversy, even without malicious intent.

What truly escalated the issue wasn’t the comment itself but its migration across platforms. As one user pointed out, “Bruhh the comment was made on instagram you brought it to twitter/X.” The move turned a quiet dispute into viral content, transforming Jackson’s post-race reflection into the centerpiece of an unnecessary drama.

In the aftermath of a solid relay showing, the seriousness of the exchange didn’t sit well with many. A fan summed it up, mentioning, “It’s not that serious, just a video 😥.” For spectators who came to celebrate Jackson’s athleticism, the fiery comment over a highlight clip felt disproportionate and distracting from what really mattered—her performance.

The tension took a turn when questions arose about who was actually responsible for the post. “Social media manager Owen not her… But she needs to see this to address whoever it is,” one comment argued. This shifted scrutiny to her team, raising concerns about professionalism and how casually credit is handled behind the scenes.

Humor blended with critique when a follower responded, “He aint wrong tho tek you own advice mi g💀🤣.” It pointed to the irony of Jackson’s forceful rebuttal, whether or not she meant harm, fans were quick to see the contradiction between her image as a composed champion and the tone of her reply.

The broader takeaway touched on digital ethics and creative credit. “It’s social media watermark your work, otherwise it can be stolen… I’m sure neither party meant any harm,” said one fan. That perspective gave the feud nuance: not all were angry, but many agreed the situation could’ve been avoided with clearer attribution. Now, it remains to be seen what happens next.