In Brussels, Jackson defeated her fellow Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the five-time world champion, by 0.01 seconds. Of course, before turning her attention to her specialist event, the 200m, she would have to win the 100m – which is no mean feat but also not impossible, given she won in Brussels last weekend. But Jackson could become the first to achieve that feat. Since the Diamond League Final became a one-meeting affair last year, no athlete has yet managed to win more than one trophy in any given season. "If it is not done tomorrow then definitely I come back next year and work even harder."Īsked if her new goal would break Joyner-Griffiths' world record, she replied that it was "definitely round about there".Īpart from targeting Joyner-Griffiths' world record, Jackson will be aiming to win the sprint double. "I went back home, and I wrote another time because I definitely want to go faster, and I think I am capable of doing that. "I left it on my trophy stand so every time I step in my house or go to training I know I have that target. "Before this season I wrote that exact time on a piece of paper," she said. Jackson revealed that she set her World Championships-winning time as a goal earlier in the season and has since revised it downwards. I want to challenge myself, and I think here is the best place to do it," she added. The Jamaican played down fears that the time between the races may hamper her. Jackson will also compete in the 100m final which is 80 minutes before she runs in attempts to break the 200m world record. "At the #DLFinal, you need your A game" is aiming for the Diamond Trophy in the 100m and 200m tomorrow. "At the World Championships I had a lot in my legs and was still able to run 21.4 seconds so to come out here, I expect to perform at my best." "I am definitely looking for a fast, fast time." "I'm very great at the 200m," said Jackson with a smile. Jackson ran the second fastest time in history – 21.45 seconds – to win gold at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon on July 21. Jamaican Shericka Jackson says she is targeting the 34-year-old 200m world record on Thursday when the Wanda Diamond League season reaches its climax in Zurich, Switzerland.Īmerican great Florence Griffith-Joyner, also known at Flo-Jo, clocked 21.34 seconds to set the record when winning the Olympic gold medal at Seoul in 1988.
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