SAD NEWS: Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson is out of women’s 100m, Making Sha Carri Richardson an…see more 1

PARIS — Sha’Carri Richardson, an American sprinting phenom, has suddenly become an even larger favorite to win Olympic gold. One of Richardson’s main competitors in the women’s 100 meters announced Wednesday that she has withdrawn out of the race. Shericka Jackson, a five-time Olympic winner from Jamaica, told reporters at a Puma House event in Paris that she will focus solely on the 200-meter race at the Olympics. When pushed for an explanation, Jackson stated, “The decision is just to protect my body.”‌ by