“Not Humanly Possible”: Florence Griffith Joyner Backed by Thousands After Shericka Jackson Fails To Break 35-Year Record at Brussels Diamond League 2023

Shericka Jackson and her quest to surpass Flo Jo’s 35-year-old world record have become a cat-and-mouse chase in athletics. Jackson, the 29-year-old Jamaican star, had been dominating the half-lap event ever since her disappointing exit from the heats at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Her recent victory in Budapest, clocking a personal best of 21.41, solidified her status as a sprinting juggernaut. Jackson’s pursuit of immortality came tantalizingly close but ultimately fell short at the Brussels Diamond League in 2023.

The Jamaican sensation, who has been setting the track ablaze, had her sights firmly fixed on the women’s 200-meter world record, a record etched in history for 35 years thanks to the legendary Florence Griffith Joyner. However, the elusive world record, set at 21.34 by Florence Griffith Joyner during the 1988 Seoul Olympics, remained just beyond her reach. Now, as she failed at yet another opportunity that was presented at the Brussels Diamond League 2023, thousands backed Flo-Jo and her three-decade-standing record.

The intense 200-meter race at Brussels Diamond League 2023

In Brussels, amidst an exuberant crowd, Jackson once again showcased her dominance, sprinting to victory in 21.48, a performance that set a new Diamond League record and marked the fourth-fastest time ever recorded in this event. With this, Jackson now possesses four of the six best times in history. Her remarkable achievements include five Olympic medals, including a gold as a member of Jamaica’s 4x100m relay team in Tokyo.

As the dust settled on the track, Jackson humbly reflected on her performance, saying, “Running here today was very good. I am very happy with my race. For me personally, it is just to show up and especially in front of such an amazing crowd, you just have to put in your best and that’s what I did today. It felt really good tonight; I definitely feel like I’m getting there, closer to that record.” However, despite Jackson’s remarkable effort, the world record continued to stand firm. As the dust at Brussels women’s 200m settled fans rushed to cheer Flo-Jo’s still-standing record.

Fans riled up after Shericka Jackson vs. Flo-Jo survives another day

Thousands of fans around the world backed Flo-Jo and her enduring record, as Shericka Jackson’s valiant attempt was met with both admiration and a sense of awe.

One fan skeptical of Flo-Jo’s speed even years later said,

While another angrily said,

Another track enthusiast predicting the day Jackson wins glory said,

While one Jackson fan with full belief in the 29-year-old commented,

One fan of the legend sighed in relief, saying,

While Flo-Jo’s world record remains tantalizingly out of reach, Jackson’s journey toward the pinnacle of sprinting continues for another day. With the finals in Eugene coming up next weekend, the burning question remains: Will Shericka Jackson finally break Flo-Jo’s record?