World champion Shericka Jackson has bagged more awards in her home country Jamaica.
World's fastest woman in the 200m event Shericka Jackson is still reaping the fruits of a fantastic 2023 season, as she has won more awards to her collections.
Jackson was named the RJRGLEANER Sports Foundation’s National Sportswoman of the Year, winning it for the first time since she became a professional athlete.
The two-time world champion was Jamaica's most successful athlete last season and will later show her appreciation through a post on her Instagram page.
"I am Truly Grateful.
"2023 RJR Gleaner Sportswoman Of The Year. A big thank you to the RJR Gleaner Sports Foundation for considering me worthy of this prestigious and iconic award" wrote Jackson.
"In the midst of your struggles stay humble, stay committed, build your physical, emotional, and mental strength because your mind is the most powerful tool ever.
"I would like to acknowledge my parents, family, and friends for their unwavering support, my coach – (you are the greatest), my agent, the management staff, and team mates at MVP Track and Field Club(TheRealMVPZ, the National Association, my sponsors; Puma, ScotiaBank, and Wata for their continued support.
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"Finally, I wish that my High School coach, the late Mr Constantine Wilberforce Haughton, could be here to share in this special moment. His memory is a blessing.
Thank you all. OneTeamJacko"