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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>A brief introduction to Paris Olympics 2024</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2024, the world's attention will turn to Paris as the iconic city is going to host the prestigious Olympic Games. The Paris Olympics 2024 mark a significant moment, as the Games return to the French capital for the first time in a century. With a legacy dating back to the 1900 and 1924 Olympics, Paris proudly continues its tradition of welcoming athletes and spectators worldwide. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Renowned for its rich history, cultural vibrancy, and passion for sport, the stage of Paris is all set for an unforgettable celebration of athleticism and unity. As the curtains will very soon open for the Paris Olympics 2024, it is predicted that these games will leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>When are the Olympic Games and who all will be there?</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Paris Olympics 2024 dates are scheduled from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The event will draw billions of worldwide viewers, with approximately 350,000 hours of TV broadcast coverage. Millions of spectators are anticipated to attend various events across the 41 venues in Paris.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Around 10,500 athletes from all over the world will participate in various sports and events during the games. The French team is automatically qualified as the host country. But, other teams have to win the world championship, their confederation's tournament, or be among the top 17 in the Olympic Ranking List for the Paris Olympics 2024 qualification. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Additionally, approximately 20,000 accredited journalists will be covering the event, providing global updates and insights to audiences. Volunteers, numbering around 31,500, will assist in various capacities to ensure the smooth running of the games. Moreover, the Athletes' Village will serve over 600,000 meals daily to athletes, coaches, staff, and officials during the event.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>What are the major events?</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">According to the Paris Olympics 2024 schedule</span><b>, </b><span style="font-weight: 400">it will feature 329 medal events across 32 sports.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">This year, as a brand new attraction, these games will include one brand new sport: breaking. Other than these, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing will be back at the Olympics after debuting at the Tokyo Olympics.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Here is a breakdown of each sport’s name and medal events:</span><b></b>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Aquatics</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 49 (35 swimming, 2 artistic swimming, 2 marathon swimming, 8 diving, 2 water polo)</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Archery</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 5</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Athletics</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 48</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Badminton</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 5</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Basketball</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 4</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Boxing</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 13</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Breaking</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 2</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Canoeing</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 16 (10 sprint, 6 slaloms)</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Cycling</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 22 (12 track, 4 road, 2 BMX racing, 2 BMX freestyle, 2 mountain biking)</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Equestrian</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 6 (2 dressage, 2 eventing, 2 jumping)</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Fencing</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 12</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Field hockey</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 2</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Golf</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 2</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Gymnastics</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 18 (14 artistic gymnastics, 2 rhythmic gymnastics, 2 trampoline)</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Handball</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 2</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Judo</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 15</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Modern pentathlon</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 2</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Rowing</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 14</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Rugby</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 2</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Sailing</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 10</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Shooting</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 15</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Skateboarding</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 4</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Soccer</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 2</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Sport climbing</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 4</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Surfing</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 2</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Table tennis</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 5</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Taekwondo</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 8</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Tennis</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 5</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Triathlon</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 3</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Volleyball</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 4 (2 volleyball, 2 beach volleyball)</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Weightlifting</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 10</span>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Wrestling</b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Medal events: 18 (12 freestyle wrestling, 6 Greco-Roman)</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Where will be the major events held?</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Games will shine around the capital. It will be held from Les Yvelines to Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, and Seine-Saint-Denis. There will be 15 Olympic venues in central Paris. Also, the marathon swimming, triathlon, and para-triathlon events will take place in the capital's Seine River.</span>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Stade de France will be the venue for the main athletic events. Six regional cities will stage for the Paris Olympics 2024 football matches.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Marseille, on the Mediterranean coast. This place will host the sailing game.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">And, the surfing will occur in Teahupo'o, in Tahiti. This is a French overseas territory in the South Pacific.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Paris Olympics 2024 brings something new!</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Like the previous years, the Paris Olympics in 2024 will not be an exception. The game will include a number of new elements. However, this year, the inclusion of breaking as an official sport at the Paris 2024 Olympics marks a significant moment in recognizing urban dance culture within the global sports community. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Breaking, originating from the streets of the Bronx in the 1970s, has evolved into a highly skilled and respected art form, embodying athleticism, creativity, and cultural expression.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">However, the decision to include Breaking in the Paris 2024 Olympics underscores the evolving nature of the Olympic Games, embracing new forms of athleticism and cultural significance. As Breaking athletes, known as B-Boys and B-Girls, prepare to showcase their talent on the world stage, the event promises to captivate audiences with its dynamic energy and creativity.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">With La Concorde set as the backdrop for the Breaking competition, spectators can anticipate an electrifying atmosphere as competitors engage in intense 1v1 battles to the rhythm of random beats curated by a DJ. This fusion of music, movement, and competition embodies the spirit of Breaking, celebrating its roots in hip-hop culture while embracing its evolution as a recognized sport.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Paris Olympics 2024 logo</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Paris Olympics 2024 logo is composed of five indivisible elements. These elements also reflect our ideal actions and show who we are. However, for the first time in history, the Olympics and Paralympics will use the same emblem as logos. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The Paris Olympics 2024 symbol is a combination of three separate elements: the gold medal, the flame, and Marianne (the female figure representing the French Republic). </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Paris Olympic 2024 Mascot</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Paris 2024 Olympic mascot is named "Olympic Phryg," inspired by the Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom and revolution. It represents allegorical figures of the French Republic, embodying the values of liberty, equality, and also fraternity. The choice of the mascot reflects the spirit of the Olympic Games and the cultural significance of France. However, this year a pair named "Les Phryges" will represent the Olympics as mascots. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>What to expect from the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony promises to be unique and memorable. The opening ceremony will feature a spectacular floating parade along the Seine River. Athletes representing 200 countries will board 100 boats for a 3.7-mile journey. This parade will offer a visually stunning and symbolic start to the Olympic Games.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The parade route will wind past significant landmarks in Paris, including the National Library and the Cathedral of Notre Dame. The floating parade symbolizes unity and cooperation among nations as they celebrate the Olympic spirit. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">After the river parade, athletes will gather in a stadium in the Trocadero park to light the Olympic Flame. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Overall, the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony promises to be a grand and innovative spectacle. It will be a momentous occasion that captures the world's attention and sets the stage for an unforgettable Olympic Games.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>How to get tickets for Paris Olympics 2024  </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Paris Olympics 2024 tickets are on sale to everyone worldwide. However, they are sold on a "first come, first served" basis. Anyone can buy the tickets through the official Paris 2024 website. Many sessions are already sold out, as people are crazy to be part of this prestigious Olympics and want to see their admiring champions competing. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">But there is nothing to worry about. New batches of tickets are regularly added so everyone can get the chance. However, the prices start at 24 euros (£21) for the Olympic events and 15 euros (£13) for the Paralympic games. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Though the Paris Olympics will go from July 26-Aug to 11, 2024, but the Opening Ceremony for the games will take place on July 26. There will be various events such as handball, rugby, soccer, and archery starting on July 24 and 25.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBC and Peacock will broadcast live Olympic events, including finals in track, field, swimming, and gymnastics, both morning and afternoon. NBC will provide nine hours of daily daytime coverage. Also, there will be an enhanced three-hour primetime show in every night during the games. These will feature behind-the-scenes access, new technology, and athlete insights.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Also, Peacock will stream all sports and events live during the Summer Olympics, a first for the streaming service, alongside GOLF Channel, USA Network, Telemundo, CNBC, E!, and Universo.</span>

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A brief introduction to Paris Olympics 2024 In 2024, the world&#8217;s attention will turn to Paris as the iconic city is going to host the prestigious Olympic Games. The Paris Olympics 2024 mark a significant moment, as the Games return to the French capital for the first time in a century. With a legacy dating back to the 1900 and 1924 Olympics, Paris proudly continues its tradition of welcoming athletes and spectators worldwide.  Renowned for its rich history, cultural vibrancy, and passion for sport, the stage of Paris is all set for an unforgettable celebration of athleticism and unity. As the curtains will very soon open for the Paris Olympics 2024, it is predicted that these games will leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all.  When are the Olympic Games and who all will be there? The Paris Olympics 2024 dates are scheduled from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The event will draw billions of worldwide viewers, with approximately 350,000 hours of TV broadcast coverage. Millions of spectators are anticipated to attend various events across the 41 venues in Paris. Around 10,500 athletes from all over the world will participate in various sports and events during the games. The French team is automatically qualified as the host country. But, other teams have to win the world championship, their confederation&#8217;s tournament, or be among the top 17 in the Olympic Ranking List for the Paris Olympics 2024 qualification.  Additionally, approximately 20,000 accredited journalists will be covering the event, providing global updates and insights to audiences. Volunteers, numbering around 31,500, will assist in various capacities to ensure the smooth running of the games. Moreover, the Athletes&#8217; Village will serve over 600,000 meals daily to athletes, coaches, staff, and officials during the event. What are the major events? According to the Paris Olympics 2024 schedule, it will feature 329 medal events across 32 sports. This year, as a brand new attraction, these games will include one brand new sport: breaking. Other than these, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing will be back at the Olympics after debuting at the Tokyo Olympics. Here is a breakdown of each sport’s name and medal events: Aquatics Medal events: 49 (35 swimming, 2 artistic swimming, 2 marathon swimming, 8 diving, 2 water polo) Archery Medal events: 5 Athletics Medal events: 48 Badminton Medal events: 5 Basketball Medal events: 4 Boxing Medal events: 13 Breaking Medal events: 2 Canoeing Medal events: 16 (10 sprint, 6 slaloms) Cycling Medal events: 22 (12 track, 4 road, 2 BMX racing, 2 BMX freestyle, 2 mountain biking) Equestrian Medal events: 6 (2 dressage, 2 eventing, 2 jumping) Fencing Medal events: 12 Field hockey Medal events: 2 Golf Medal events: 2 Gymnastics Medal events: 18 (14 artistic gymnastics, 2 rhythmic gymnastics, 2 trampoline) Handball Medal events: 2 Judo Medal events: 15 Modern pentathlon Medal events: 2 Rowing Medal events: 14 Rugby Medal events: 2 Sailing Medal events: 10 Shooting Medal events: 15 Skateboarding Medal events: 4 Soccer Medal events: 2 Sport climbing Medal events: 4 Surfing Medal events: 2 Table tennis Medal events: 5 Taekwondo Medal events: 8 Tennis Medal events: 5 Triathlon Medal events: 3 Volleyball Medal events: 4 (2 volleyball, 2 beach volleyball) Weightlifting Medal events: 10 Wrestling Medal events: 18 (12 freestyle wrestling, 6 Greco-Roman) Where will be the major events held? The Games will shine around the capital. It will be held from Les Yvelines to Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, and Seine-Saint-Denis. There will be 15 Olympic venues in central Paris. Also, the marathon swimming, triathlon, and para-triathlon events will take place in the capital&#8217;s Seine River. The Stade de France will be the venue for the main athletic events. Six regional cities will stage for the Paris Olympics 2024 football matches.  Marseille, on the Mediterranean coast. This place will host the sailing game.  And, the surfing will occur in Teahupo&#8217;o, in Tahiti. This is a French overseas territory in the South Pacific. Paris Olympics 2024 brings something new! Like the previous years, the Paris Olympics in 2024 will not be an exception. The game will include a number of new elements. However, this year, the inclusion of breaking as an official sport at the Paris 2024 Olympics marks a significant moment in recognizing urban dance culture within the global sports community.  Breaking, originating from the streets of the Bronx in the 1970s, has evolved into a highly skilled and respected art form, embodying athleticism, creativity, and cultural expression. However, the decision to include Breaking in the Paris 2024 Olympics underscores the evolving nature of the Olympic Games, embracing new forms of athleticism and cultural significance. As Breaking athletes, known as B-Boys and B-Girls, prepare to showcase their talent on the world stage, the event promises to captivate audiences with its dynamic energy and creativity. With La Concorde set as the backdrop for the Breaking competition, spectators can anticipate an electrifying atmosphere as competitors engage in intense 1v1 battles to the rhythm of random beats curated by a DJ. This fusion of music, movement, and competition embodies the spirit of Breaking, celebrating its roots in hip-hop culture while embracing its evolution as a recognized sport. Paris Olympics 2024 logo The Paris Olympics 2024 logo is composed of five indivisible elements. These elements also reflect our ideal actions and show who we are. However, for the first time in history, the Olympics and Paralympics will use the same emblem as logos.  The Paris Olympics 2024 symbol is a combination of three separate elements: the gold medal, the flame, and Marianne (the female figure representing the French Republic).  Paris Olympic 2024 Mascot The Paris 2024 Olympic mascot is named &#8220;Olympic Phryg,&#8221; inspired by the Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom and revolution. It represents allegorical figures of the French Republic, embodying the values of liberty, equality, and also fraternity. The choice of the mascot reflects the spirit of the Olympic Games and the cultural significance of France. However, this year a pair named &#8220;Les Phryges&#8221; will represent the Olympics as mascots.  What to expect from the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony promises to be unique and memorable. The opening ceremony will feature a spectacular floating parade along the Seine River. Athletes representing 200 countries will board 100 boats for a 3.7-mile journey. This parade will offer a visually stunning and symbolic start to the Olympic Games. The parade route will wind past significant landmarks in Paris, including the National Library and the Cathedral of Notre Dame. The floating parade symbolizes unity and cooperation among nations as they celebrate the Olympic spirit.  After the river parade, athletes will gather in a stadium in the Trocadero park to light the Olympic Flame.  Overall, the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony promises to be a grand and innovative spectacle. It will be a momentous occasion that captures the world&#8217;s attention and sets the stage for an unforgettable Olympic Games. How to get tickets for Paris Olympics 2024   Paris Olympics 2024 tickets are on sale to everyone worldwide. However, they are sold on a &#8220;first come, first served&#8221; basis. Anyone can buy the tickets through the official Paris 2024 website. Many sessions are already sold out, as people are crazy to be part of this prestigious Olympics and want to see their admiring champions competing.  But there is nothing to worry about. New batches of tickets are regularly added so everyone can get the chance. However, the prices start at 24 euros (£21) for the Olympic events and 15 euros (£13) for the Paralympic games.  How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics Though the Paris Olympics will go from July 26-Aug to 11, 2024, but the Opening Ceremony for the games will take place on July 26. There will be various events such as handball, rugby, soccer, and archery starting on July 24 and 25. NBC and Peacock will broadcast live Olympic events, including finals in track, field, swimming, and gymnastics, both morning and afternoon. NBC will provide nine hours of daily daytime coverage. Also, there will be an enhanced three-hour primetime show in every night during the games. These will feature behind-the-scenes access, new technology, and athlete insights. Also, Peacock will stream all sports and events live during the Summer Olympics, a first for the streaming service, alongside GOLF Channel, USA Network, Telemundo, CNBC, E!, and Universo.

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<h2>Elaine Thompson-Herah: Net Worth, Career, Family, Husband, Achievements and More</h2>
[caption id="attachment_1013981" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1013981 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1332135654.jpg" alt="Elaine Thompson-Herah" width="1920" height="1280" /> TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 03: Elaine Thompson-Herah of Team Jamaica celebrates with her countries flag after winning the gold medal in the Women's 200m Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)[/caption]

Jamaican athlete <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/elaine-thompson-herah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elaine Thompson-Herah</a> is an Olympic champion. Thompson-Herah is known for her "double-double win" in track and field events in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics—no other female athlete had ever successfully defended the Olympic titles in the 100 and 200 meters! The speedster is an intimidating rival in the 60, 100, and 200-meter events, often drawing parallels to the legendary Usain Bolt.

Hailed as one of the greatest sprinters of all time, Thompson-Herah has won five medals at the Olympics four of them gold in just two visits, leaving her mark on sports history. She became the second-fastest female sprinter in the 200 meters and the fastest woman alive in the 100 meters at Tokyo. Her amazing accomplishments along the way created a lasting impression on the sports world. Elaine's achievement has been greatly supported by her husband, who also stepped up as her coach. Having stacked up a flurry of wins, the Olympic track and field star's career earnings are among the highest earners in athletics.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong> Elaine Thompson-Herah net worth</strong></h2>
Thompson-Herah's more than two decades' worth of dedication to her track and field events came with huge paychecks. Celebrity Net Worth estimates the Jamaican sprinter's net worth at $4 million.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Elaine Thompson’s parents</strong></h2>
Rose Richard and Keith Thompson welcomed the Jamaican Sprint Queen into the world on June 28, 1992. Her father is a barber in his native—Mandeville, Jamaica. Keith was an athlete in school who would win prizes, much to what his daughter is accomplishing on the world stage. Keith once said that he had known his daughter would become a professional sprinter when she was just 11. Elaine also shares a good relationship with her mother Rose and usually posts lovely pictures on her Instagram on Mother's Day.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Elaine Thompson-Herah early life and childhood</strong></h2>
Just seven months after being born, Elaine was given to her grandmother Gloria so that she could raise her. It was her family who tried convincing Thompson-Herah that she was <em>"born to run,"</em> while she wasn't even the best runner in her class. But two years later, she quit the track and field team but her journey only went uphill. After graduating from Christiana High School, she ran for Manchester High School during her time at school. She made her competitive debut in 2009 as a junior athlete but finished fourth at the Jamaican ISSA Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships.

The Jamaican's potential convinced Paul Francis to invite her to enroll in the University of Technology in Jamaica. Under Francis's coaching, she advanced steadily and finished second in the Jamaican Intercollegiate Championships after setting a season-best time of 11.41 seconds at the Gibson Relays. Later, she was found by Stephen Francis, the athletics coach who established the MVP Track Club and went on to change the trajectory of her athletics life.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Elaine Thompson-Herah’s Husband?</strong></h2>
Elaine is married to former athlete and coach, Derron Herah. Before making their relationship official on Instagram on November 2, 2019, the couple maintained a low profile. The sprinter and her husband share posts on Instagram on their wedding anniversary every year.

Derron has had a brief professional career himself from 2001-2008. A seven-year career that ends at age 26 is short in a field where many professionals retire well into their 30s. According to his Instagram bio, Derron is into business ventures such as The Loan and Pawn Shop.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>All about Elaine Thompson-Herah’s track and field career</strong></h2>
Elaine Thompson-Herah's career as an athlete began with a reliable start. Elaine headed to the track determined to compete in the 4 × 100 meters relay at the 2013 Central American and Caribbean Championships in Morelia. She ran to victory as an integral part of the Jamaican team, taking home the gold in 43.58 seconds. The Jamaican's efforts paid off once more in 2014 as she ranked sixth in the national competition and won her first intercollegiate title. She continued to gain momentum leading up to the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow when she won another gold in the preliminary 4 × 100 m relay.

Elaine's road to Olympic glory wasn't an easy one. Stephen Francis, her longtime coach first recognized her talent and challenged her boundaries. His critical comments and demanding training schedule put her to the test. But Elaine might never have achieved the highest level of Olympic glory if it weren't for his unwavering motivation and faith in her abilities.

<span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #000000">At Rio 2016, Elaine Thompson-Herah achieved an important milestone in her sprinting career taking home 100m and 200m golds. Interestingly, the two outstanding victories were the rising Jamaican star's debut in a major international competition. Her record-breaking achievements continued following an injury-plagued 2017–2019. Thompson–Herah defended her 100m title in Tokyo 2020 with a new Olympic record of 10.61. And then went on to defend her 200-meter title in 21.53, setting a new national record and assisting her country's 4x100-meter relay team to gold.</span></span>

[caption id="attachment_748345" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-748345 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-08-26T194247Z_382681671_UP1EH8Q1IR991_RTRMADP_3_ATHLETICS-DIAMOND-LAUSANNE.jpg" alt="Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce &amp; Elaine Thompson-Herah" width="1920" height="1313" /> Athletics - Diamond League - Lausanne - Lausanne, Switzerland - August 26, 2021 Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrates winning the women's 100m final as Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah looks dejected after finishing second REUTERS/Denis Balibouse[/caption]

With a season-best time of 11.00 seconds in the Zurich Diamond League meeting, the Olympic sprint double-double champion from Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021 appeared promising as he finished third behind world champion Sha'Carri Richardson. After being sidelined by injury in the 2023 season, Thompson-Herah is back to her peak performance. However, Thompson-Herah temporarily hired former MVP coach Shanikie Osbourne to coach her for the rest of the 2023 track and field season following a challenging start to the season. With a run of 10.54 seconds during the Prefontaine Classic in August 2021, Thompson-Herah broke the national record for Jamaica. She will now begin her Olympic campaign with the same race in Eugene, Oregon on May 25, 2024.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #000000"><strong>Major achievements of Elaine Thompson-Herah </strong></span></h2>
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<th>Event</th>
<th>Position</th>
<th>Event</th>
<th>Time</th>
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<td>2013 CAC Championships, Morelia, Mexico</td>
<td>1st</td>
<td>4 × 100m relay</td>
<td>43.58</td>
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<td>2014 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, United Kingdom</td>
<td>1st</td>
<td>4 × 100m relay</td>
<td>42.44</td>
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<td>2015 World Championships, Beijing, China</td>
<td>2nd</td>
<td>200 m</td>
<td>21.66</td>
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<td>2015 World Championships, Beijing, China</td>
<td>1st</td>
<td>4 × 100m relay</td>
<td>41.07</td>
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<td>2016 World Indoor Championships, Portland, OR, United States</td>
<td>3rd</td>
<td>60 m</td>
<td>7.06</td>
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<td>2016 Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</td>
<td>1st</td>
<td>100 m</td>
<td>10.71</td>
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<td>2016 Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</td>
<td>1st</td>
<td>200 m</td>
<td>21.78</td>
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<td>2016 Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</td>
<td>2nd</td>
<td>4 × 100m relay</td>
<td>41.36</td>
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<td>2017 World Relays, Nassau, Bahamas</td>
<td>1st</td>
<td>4 × 200m relay</td>
<td>1:29.04</td>
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<td>2017 World Championships, London, United Kingdom</td>
<td>5th</td>
<td>100 m</td>
<td>10.98</td>
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<td>2018 World Indoor Championships, Birmingham, United Kingdom</td>
<td>4th</td>
<td>60 m</td>
<td>7.08</td>
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<td>2018 Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast, Australia</td>
<td>4th</td>
<td>200 m</td>
<td>22.30</td>
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<td>2018 Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast, Australia</td>
<td>2nd</td>
<td>4 × 100m relay</td>
<td>42.52</td>
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<td>2019 World Relays, Yokohama, Japan</td>
<td>3rd</td>
<td>4 × 200m relay</td>
<td>1:33.21</td>
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<td>2019 Pan American Games, Lima, Peru</td>
<td>1st</td>
<td>100 m</td>
<td>11.18</td>
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<td>2019 World Championships, Doha, Qatar</td>
<td>4th</td>
<td>100 m</td>
<td>10.93</td>
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<td>2019 World Championships, Doha, Qatar</td>
<td>7th</td>
<td>200 m</td>
<td>22.61</td>
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<td>2021 Olympic Games, Tokyo, Japan</td>
<td>1st</td>
<td>100 m</td>
<td>10.61</td>
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<tr>
<td>2021 Olympic Games, Tokyo, Japan</td>
<td>1st</td>
<td>200 m</td>
<td>21.53</td>
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<tr>
<td>2021 Olympic Games, Tokyo, Japan</td>
<td>1st</td>
<td>4 × 100m relay</td>
<td>41.02</td>
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<td>2022 World Championships, Eugene, OR, United States</td>
<td>3rd</td>
<td>100 m</td>
<td>10.81</td>
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<td>2022 World Championships, Eugene, OR, United States</td>
<td>7th</td>
<td>200 m</td>
<td>22.39</td>
</tr>
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<td>2022 World Championships, Eugene, OR, United States</td>
<td>2nd</td>
<td>4 × 100m relay</td>
<td>41.18</td>
</tr>
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<td>2022 Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, United Kingdom</td>
<td>1st</td>
<td>100 m</td>
<td>10.95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2022 Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, United Kingdom</td>
<td>1st</td>
<td>200 m</td>
<td>22.02</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2022 Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, United Kingdom</td>
<td>2nd</td>
<td>4 × 100m relay</td>
<td>43.08</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2023 World Championships, Budapest, Hungary</td>
<td>2nd</td>
<td>4 × 100m relay</td>
<td>41.70</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #000000"><strong>Elaine Thompson-Herah’s social media accounts</strong></span></h2>
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<td style="width: 21.532847%">Instagram</td>
<td style="width: 33.440028%"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fastelaine?igsh=ZHBrZTB1dGNmNHJ2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fastelaine</a></td>
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<td style="width: 21.532847%">Twitter (X)</td>
<td style="width: 33.440028%"><a href="https://x.com/FastElaine?t=1mqhSYcNE6kmVFv_IhYZ-A&amp;s=09" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> @FastElaine</a></td>
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<h3><span style="color: #000000"><strong>Personal Details</strong></span></h3>
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<tbody>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400;color: #000000">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;color: #000000">Elaine Thompson-Herah</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400;color: #000000">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;color: #000000">June 28, 1992</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400;color: #000000">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;color: #000000">Manchester Parish, Jamaica</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400;color: #000000">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;color: #000000">5’6</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;color: #000000">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;color: #000000">Jamaican</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;color: #000000">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;color: #000000">$4 million</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;color: #000000">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;color: #000000">Married</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;color: #000000">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;color: #000000">Track and Field athlete</span></td>
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<h2>Sha’Carri Richardson: Net Worth 2024, Athletics Career, Family, and More</h2>
[caption id="attachment_2139626" align="alignnone" width="473"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-2139626" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1638667204-473x315.jpg" alt="" width="473" height="315" /> BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - AUGUST 25: Bronze medalist Sha'Carri Richardson of Team United States reacts after the Women's 200m Final during day seven of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 25, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)[/caption]

The enigmatic Sha'Carri Richardson is regarded as one of the brightest talents in athletics. While competing for her high school and at national level competitions, she clinched a multitude of accolades and created a name for herself in the track and field arena. The influence of the G.O.A.T., Florence Griffith-Joyner is evident in her style and attire on the track. Her colored hair keeps changing all the time as it has become a part of her identity.
<h2><strong>Sha’Carri Richardson’s Net Worth 2024</strong></h2>
The net worth of American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson is estimated to be between $1 million to $5 million. Her salary ranges between $45,000 and $50,000. The major chunk of her wealth is from her earnings as a track and field champion and various endorsements with elite brands like Nike, Beats, and Apple Music.
<h2><strong>Sha'Carri Richardson’s Family and Early Life</strong></h2>
Sha'Carri was born on 25th March 2000 in Dallas, Texas. She had a rather choppy start to life after her mother abandoned her. Her grandmother had an instrumental role in her upbringing and motivated her to be an athlete. With no siblings in the picture, the athlete was raised by her grandmother, Betty Harp, and her aunt.

In 2021, a week before the Japan Olympics trail began, her biological mother passed away. The track and field star was oblivious to her mother's demise until she was asked about it by a reporter. She doesn't have siblings.

Richardson got enrolled at Louisiana State University and was a part of the LSU Lady Tigers track and field team. Her ability on the track was clear since she was young. Hence, she started participating in track and field competitions in her teenage years, and in 2016 she competed in her first race at the US Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympics where she stood atop the podium in the race track event of her age group. Standing at around 5'1", the sprinter has a unique sprinting style.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><strong>Sha’Carri Richardson’s Track and Field Accomplishments</strong></h2>
Sha'Carri Richardson's victory in the 100-meter race in the AAU Junior Olympics in 2016 elevated her career. After that, she won the Emerging Athlete Award at the USA Track &amp; Field Junior Championships in 2017. More success followed at the 2017 Pan American U20 Athletics Championships where she won the gold medal as well.

During her LSU career, the athlete entered the 2019 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships and reached the finals. The real breakthrough came when she won the 100-meter race at the 2019 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Additionally, she finished in second place in the 200-meter race.

Both the races saw her create the world under-20 records for the sprints. Finally, after her first year, she went on to become a professional in a bid to get selected for the Tokyo Olympics 2020. However, just before her much-awaited debut at the Olympics, she was handed a ban by the World Anti-Doping Agency for doping <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-should-have-never-tried-to-poison-me-shacarri-richardson-exposes-close-ones-publicly-in-a-bold-statement/" target="_self" rel="noopener">due to which she missed the event</a>. After that, the sprinter returned for the Nike Prefontaine Classic Meet and finished fourth in the race. She set a time of 10.80 seconds.

Her arrival on the big stage came when she created the sixth-fastest time in women's 100-meter history. She set a time of 10.72 seconds and coincidently, became the fourth-fastest American sprinter in the nation's history. The dreams of becoming an international athlete became fulfilled after she set a time of 10.86 in the United States Olympic Trials.

In 2023, Richardson clocked the 100 m world lead and met the record to beat Shericka Jackson and Dina Asher-Smith at the 2023 Diamond League season in the Qatari capital, Doha. Richardson, who <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-newsstay-quiet-and-put-in-the-work-track-world-reacts-to-shacarri-richardsons-first-win-of-the-season/" target="_self" rel="noopener">has a personal best of 10.72</a> clocked <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-love-this-despite-rivalry-shacarri-richardsons-rare-heartwarming-moment-with-jamaican-competitor-goes-viral/" target="_self" rel="noopener">a jaw-dropping wind-assisted 10.57 in Miramar Invitational</a> - the third fastest all-conditions time in world history.

In July, Richardson secured the title of US national champion in the 100-meter sprint event by triumphing in the women's 100m final with a time of 10.82 seconds. This victory also earned her qualification for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

Richardson achieved her inaugural major individual title on the international stage on the third day of the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. She clinched the gold medal in the women's 100-meter sprint event, setting a championship record with an impressive time of 10.65 seconds. This was followed by a bronze in the women's 200 m final in 21.92 seconds.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><strong>Sha’Carri Richardson’s Personal and Dating Life</strong></h2>
Though Sha'Carri Richardson is presently not dating anyone, she was in a relationship with Jamaican track and field athlete Janeek Brown. However, after almost a year of dating, Richardson and Brown parted ways.

Pulling off the curtains from her break up with Brown, Richardson took to her Instagram handle and penned, "<em>I was in a relationship with a Jamaican athlete that never cared about me from jump. I was abused and stole from yet protected her from the judgement of her country &amp; family while they dragged me. I had to deal with homophobic and so much more that I'm still healing from</em>".
<h2><strong>Sha’Carri Richardson’s Controversies</strong></h2>
Richardson's life took a different turn when she turned to marijuana as a coping mechanism for her mother's death. It led to her exclusion from the Olympics. She was suspended for one month after failing the doping test following her Olympic qualifying 100-meter race victory at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, on June 19, 2021.

[caption id="attachment_2139613" align="alignnone" width="473"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-2139613" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1636522492-473x315.jpg" alt="" width="473" height="315" /> BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - AUGUST 24: Sha'Carri Richardson of Team United States looks on ahead of the Women's 200m Semi-Final during day six of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 24, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><strong>Sha’Carri Richardson’s Social Media</strong></h2>
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<td style="height: 24px">Name - Sha'Carri Richardson</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Born - 25th March, 2000</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Place of Birth - Dallas, Texas, United States</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Nationality - United States of America</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Education - Louisiana State University</td>
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<td style="height: 48px">Parents - Shayaria Richardson (Mother), nothing much is known about her father</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Height - 5'1''</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Weight - 110 pounds</td>
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<h2><b>Shericka Jackson Net Worth 2023</b></h2>
<p style="color: #252525">Shericka Jackson is one of the most prominent figures in track and field. Jackson predominantly competes in 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400-meter heats. Jackson particularly specializes in the 200- and 400-meter categories and has been a dominant force in these disciplines. She is most widely regarded as one of the greatest runners of all time.</p>
<p style="color: #252525">As of 2023, her net worth was reported to be around $5 million. In May 2023, she was the top Diamond League earner in the world and topped the list of 20 athletes around the world. The primary source of her income stems from the prize money she earns participating in various professional track and field events. Jackson currently endorses Scotiabank, which is a Canadian multinational banking and financial services company. She has also signed an endorsement deal with sporting apparel brand Puma.</p>


[caption id="attachment_722494" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-722494 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-08-02T021352Z_149801502_SP1EH820672N1_RTRMADP_3_OLYMPICS-2020-ATH-W-200M-RND1.jpg" alt="Shericka Jackson after the 200m heat at the Tokyo Olympics" width="1920" height="1309" /> Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's 200m - Round 1 - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Shericka Jackson of Jamaica reacts after competing in Heat 5 REUTERS/Phil Noble[/caption]
<h2><span class="word">Shericka</span>?<span class="word">Jackson?s</span>?<span class="word"><span class="changedDisabled">F</span>amily</span>?<span class="word">and</span>?<span class="word"><span class="changedDisabled">E</span>arly</span>?<span class="word"><span class="changedDisabled">L</span>ife</span></h2>
<p style="color: #252525">Jackson, born on July 16, 1994, in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, to Desmond Jackson and Diana Llewellyn, has a brother named Ian Jackson. She initiated her track and field journey at Steer Town Academy and later transferred to Vere Technical High School to further her education while pursuing her athletic aspirations.</p>
<p style="color: #252525">Competing at Vere Technical, Jackson began carving out her name in the athletic world. Having excelled at Vere Technical, she secured victory in the 200m at the national trials and has been representing Jamaica in this event since her youth days.</p>

<h2><span class="resultTitle"><span class="word">Jamaican</span>?<span class="word"><span class="changedDisabled">S</span>ensation</span>?<span class="word">Shericka</span>?<span class="word">Jackson?s</span>?<span class="word"><span class="changedDisabled">T</span>rack</span>?<span class="word">and</span>?<span class="word"><span class="changedDisabled">F</span>ield</span>?<span class="word"><span class="changedDisabled">A</span>chievements</span></span></h2>
<p style="color: #252525">Shericka Jackson has been making headlines since 2008, when she started to participate in various competitions like the CACAC Junior Championships and the CARIFTA Games. She started her career as a 400-meter runner and later transitioned to shorter divisions, like 100 meters and 200 meters.</p>
<p style="color: #252525">She also made a significant impact at events like the 2010 Youth Olympics, the 2011 World Youth Championships, where she was placed third, and the 2012 World Junior Championships.</p>
<p style="color: #252525">In 2015, she made history at the age of 21 when she finished a 400-meter heat in under 51 seconds, followed by another 400-meter finish in under 50 seconds in the same year in June.</p>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1191182" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/FMXgCbAXMAESDJ4.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="893" />
<p style="color: #252525">During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she secured a bronze medal in 100 meter after a 10.76-second finish, which was also a new personal best for her.</p>
<p style="color: #252525">She achieved a significant milestone in her career in 2022 when she became the world champion in the 200 meter after clocking an incredible time of 21.45 seconds, which was also the second fastest finish in the women's category at that time. In the 100-meter heat, she claimed a silver after a finish of 10.73 seconds.</p>
<p style="color: #252525">With this, she also became the seventh-fastest woman in the world. In that same year, she secured victory in the 200-meter Diamond League final in Zurich, completing the heat in an impressive 21.82 seconds.</p>
<p style="color: #252525">Jackson is the reigning world champion in the 200 meters currently and has successfully defended her title with a dominant finish at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. She bettered her time of 21.45 seconds and crossed the finish line in 21.41 seconds on the Budapest tracks.</p>
<p style="color: #252525">Jackson is currently ranked number one in the 200-meter women's rankings and is the fastest woman alive in the same category and the second fastest overall after America's Florence Griffith Joyner. She also managed to secure a silver in the 100-meter category after crossing the finish line in 10.72 seconds at the same event.</p>


[caption id="attachment_2055421" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2055421 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1013247779h.jpg" alt="Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce" width="1920" height="1239" /> EUGENE 20220717 Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce fran Jamaica vinner guld pa 100m under friidrotts-VM pa Hayward Field i Eugene, USA. Silver gick till Shericka Jackson och brons till Elaine Thompson-Herah, bada fran Jamaica. Foto Christine Olsson / TT / kod 10430 *** Bilden ingar i SPORTPAKET. F?r ?vriga BETALBILD*** Eugene USA x10430x PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxDENxNORxSWExFIN Copyright: xChristinexOlsson/TTx FRIIDROTTS-VM 2022[/caption]
<p style="color: #252525">Apart from these triumphs, Jackson is a prominent 4x100-meter runner and has three Olympic medals in the relay category. She won her first Olympic medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where she secured a bronze and silver in the 400 meter and 4x400 meter, respectively. During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she won two bronze medals in 100 meters and 4x400 meters and a gold in 4x100 meters.</p>

<h2><span class="word">Shericka</span>?<span class="word">Jackson?s</span>?<span class="word"><span class="changedDisabled">V</span>arious</span>?<span class="word"><span class="changedDisabled">R</span>ecords</span></h2>
<p style="color: #252525">Holds the record for the fastest woman alive in the 200 meters: 21.41 seconds</p>
<p style="color: #252525">2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics: Silver in 4x400 meter relay and bronze in the 400 meter</p>
<p style="color: #252525">2020 Tokyo Olympics: Bronze in 100 meter and 4x400 meter relay and gold in 4x100 meter</p>
<p style="color: #252525">2015 Beijing World Championships: Gold in the 4x400 m relay</p>
<p style="color: #252525">2019 Doha World Championships: Gold in the 4x100 m relay</p>
<p style="color: #252525">2022 Eugene World Championships: Gold in 200 meters, silver in 100 meters, and 4x100 meters</p>
<p style="color: #252525">2023 Budapest World Championships: Gold in 200 meters, silver in 100 meters, and 4x100 meters</p>
<p style="color: #252525">2022 Diamond League: Gold in 200 meters</p>

<h2><span class="word">Shericka</span>?<span class="word">Jackson</span>?<span class="word">vs</span>?<span class="word">Sha?Carri</span>?<span class="word">Richardson</span>?<span class="word"><span class="changedDisabled">O</span>n</span>-<span class="word"><span class="changedDisabled">F</span>ield</span>?<span class="word" aria-describedby="tippy-90"><span class="changedDisabled">R</span>ivalry</span></h2>
<p style="color: #252525">The rivalry between Sha'Carri Richardson and Shericka Jackson began as both athletes aimed to excel on the track. However, the two of them never shy away from appreciating each other's talent and are recognized for the mutual respect they share.</p>
<p style="color: #252525">Yet, amidst their camaraderie, one thing remains constant, and that is their unwavering determination to outshine each other every time they step onto the track. A few months ago, Richardson posted an all-time best record for herself at the USATF 100-meter meet after crossing the finish line in 10.71 seconds. The very next day, Jackson broke this record and posted a new time of 10.65 seconds.</p>


[caption id="attachment_2055805" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2055805 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1033721235h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> Track &amp; Field: World Athletics Championships Budapest 23-Evening Session Aug 25, 2023 Budapest, Hungary Shericka Jackson JAM and Sha Carri Richardson USA react after competing in the womens 200m race during the 2023 World Athletics Championships at National Athletics Centre. Budapest National Athletics Centre Hungary, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xKirbyxLeex 20230825_ojr_al2_212[/caption]
<p style="color: #252525">Their rivalry once again was on full display during the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, when Sha'Carri went past Jackson to become the 100-meter world champion. Later in the championships, Jackson defeated Sha'Carri to become the 200-meter world champion with a new world record. But their camaraderie was also seen during the 200-meter semi-finals of the same world championships, when both of them shared a heartwarming hug after Sha'Carri qualified for the finals.</p>
<p style="color: #252525">Even as Jackson clinched the 200-meter world championship, leaving Sha'Carri behind by a substantial margin, Sha'Carri rushed towards Jackson, and the two shared a heartfelt embrace, displaying their sisterhood once again.</p>

<h2><span class="word">Shericka</span>?<span class="word">Jackson?s</span>?<span class="word"><span class="changedDisabled">D</span>ating</span>?<span class="word"><span class="changedDisabled">L</span>ife</span></h2>
As of September 2023, there have been no reports of her dating anyone, and she has not been previously engaged either. Currently, she is fully dedicated to her career and is setting her sights on winning the upcoming Diamond League finals, followed by the Paris Olympics next year.
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Born - July 16, 1994</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Place of Birth - Saint Ann, Jamaica</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality - Jamaican</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Education - Vere Technical</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents - Father: Desmond Jackson, </span>Mother: Diana Llewellyn</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height - 5'8''</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight - 130 lbs</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Social Media - Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sherickajacko/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@sherickajackson</a>, Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/sherickajacko?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@sherickajackson</a></span></td>
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Shericka Jackson

Shericka Jackson Net Worth 2023 Shericka Jackson is one of the most prominent figures in track and field. Jackson predominantly competes in 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400-meter heats. Jackson particularly specializes in the 200- and 400-meter categories and has been a dominant force in these disciplines. She is most widely regarded as one of the greatest runners of all time. As of 2023, her net worth was reported to be around $5 million. In May 2023, she was the top Diamond League earner in the world and topped the list of 20 athletes around the world. The primary source of her income stems from the prize money she earns participating in various professional track and field events. Jackson currently endorses Scotiabank, which is a Canadian multinational banking and financial services company. She has also signed an endorsement deal with sporting apparel brand Puma. Tokyo 2020 Olympics &#8211; Athletics &#8211; Women&#8217;s 200m &#8211; Round 1 &#8211; Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan &#8211; August 2, 2021. Shericka Jackson of Jamaica reacts after competing in Heat 5 REUTERS/Phil Noble Shericka?Jackson?s?Family?and?Early?Life Jackson, born on July 16, 1994, in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, to Desmond Jackson and Diana Llewellyn, has a brother named Ian Jackson. She initiated her track and field journey at Steer Town Academy and later transferred to Vere Technical High School to further her education while pursuing her athletic aspirations. Competing at Vere Technical, Jackson began carving out her name in the athletic world. Having excelled at Vere Technical, she secured victory in the 200m at the national trials and has been representing Jamaica in this event since her youth days. Jamaican?Sensation?Shericka?Jackson?s?Track?and?Field?Achievements Shericka Jackson has been making headlines since 2008, when she started to participate in various competitions like the CACAC Junior Championships and the CARIFTA Games. She started her career as a 400-meter runner and later transitioned to shorter divisions, like 100 meters and 200 meters. She also made a significant impact at events like the 2010 Youth Olympics, the 2011 World Youth Championships, where she was placed third, and the 2012 World Junior Championships. In 2015, she made history at the age of 21 when she finished a 400-meter heat in under 51 seconds, followed by another 400-meter finish in under 50 seconds in the same year in June. During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she secured a bronze medal in 100 meter after a 10.76-second finish, which was also a new personal best for her. She achieved a significant milestone in her career in 2022 when she became the world champion in the 200 meter after clocking an incredible time of 21.45 seconds, which was also the second fastest finish in the women&#8217;s category at that time. In the 100-meter heat, she claimed a silver after a finish of 10.73 seconds. With this, she also became the seventh-fastest woman in the world. In that same year, she secured victory in the 200-meter Diamond League final in Zurich, completing the heat in an impressive 21.82 seconds. Jackson is the reigning world champion in the 200 meters currently and has successfully defended her title with a dominant finish at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. She bettered her time of 21.45 seconds and crossed the finish line in 21.41 seconds on the Budapest tracks. Jackson is currently ranked number one in the 200-meter women&#8217;s rankings and is the fastest woman alive in the same category and the second fastest overall after America&#8217;s Florence Griffith Joyner. She also managed to secure a silver in the 100-meter category after crossing the finish line in 10.72 seconds at the same event. EUGENE 20220717 Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce fran Jamaica vinner guld pa 100m under friidrotts-VM pa Hayward Field i Eugene, USA. Silver gick till Shericka Jackson och brons till Elaine Thompson-Herah, bada fran Jamaica. Foto Christine Olsson / TT / kod 10430 *** Bilden ingar i SPORTPAKET. F?r ?vriga BETALBILD*** Eugene USA x10430x PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxDENxNORxSWExFIN Copyright: xChristinexOlsson/TTx FRIIDROTTS-VM 2022 Apart from these triumphs, Jackson is a prominent 4&#215;100-meter runner and has three Olympic medals in the relay category. She won her first Olympic medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where she secured a bronze and silver in the 400 meter and 4&#215;400 meter, respectively. During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she won two bronze medals in 100 meters and 4&#215;400 meters and a gold in 4&#215;100 meters. Shericka?Jackson?s?Various?Records Holds the record for the fastest woman alive in the 200 meters: 21.41 seconds 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics: Silver in 4&#215;400 meter relay and bronze in the 400 meter 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Bronze in 100 meter and 4&#215;400 meter relay and gold in 4&#215;100 meter 2015 Beijing World Championships: Gold in the 4&#215;400 m relay 2019 Doha World Championships: Gold in the 4&#215;100 m relay 2022 Eugene World Championships: Gold in 200 meters, silver in 100 meters, and 4&#215;100 meters 2023 Budapest World Championships: Gold in 200 meters, silver in 100 meters, and 4&#215;100 meters 2022 Diamond League: Gold in 200 meters Shericka?Jackson?vs?Sha?Carri?Richardson?On&#8211;Field?Rivalry The rivalry between Sha&#8217;Carri Richardson and Shericka Jackson began as both athletes aimed to excel on the track. However, the two of them never shy away from appreciating each other&#8217;s talent and are recognized for the mutual respect they share. Yet, amidst their camaraderie, one thing remains constant, and that is their unwavering determination to outshine each other every time they step onto the track. A few months ago, Richardson posted an all-time best record for herself at the USATF 100-meter meet after crossing the finish line in 10.71 seconds. The very next day, Jackson broke this record and posted a new time of 10.65 seconds. Track &amp; Field: World Athletics Championships Budapest 23-Evening Session Aug 25, 2023 Budapest, Hungary Shericka Jackson JAM and Sha Carri Richardson USA react after competing in the womens 200m race during the 2023 World Athletics Championships at National Athletics Centre. Budapest National Athletics Centre Hungary, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xKirbyxLeex 20230825_ojr_al2_212 Their rivalry once again was on full display during the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, when Sha&#8217;Carri went past Jackson to become the 100-meter world champion. Later in the championships, Jackson defeated Sha&#8217;Carri to become the 200-meter world champion with a new world record. But their camaraderie was also seen during the 200-meter semi-finals of the same world championships, when both of them shared a heartwarming hug after Sha&#8217;Carri qualified for the finals. Even as Jackson clinched the 200-meter world championship, leaving Sha&#8217;Carri behind by a substantial margin, Sha&#8217;Carri rushed towards Jackson, and the two shared a heartfelt embrace, displaying their sisterhood once again. Shericka?Jackson?s?Dating?Life As of September 2023, there have been no reports of her dating anyone, and she has not been previously engaged either. Currently, she is fully dedicated to her career and is setting her sights on winning the upcoming Diamond League finals, followed by the Paris Olympics next year.  Name &#8211; Shericka Jackson  Born &#8211; July 16, 1994  Place of Birth &#8211; Saint Ann, Jamaica  Nationality &#8211; Jamaican  Education &#8211; Vere Technical  Parents &#8211; Father: Desmond Jackson, Mother: Diana Llewellyn  Height &#8211; 5&#8217;8&#8221;  Weight &#8211; 130 lbs  Partner &#8211; No  Kids &#8211; No  Social Media &#8211; Instagram: @sherickajackson, Twitter: @sherickajackson

Shericka Jackson creates a new world record

Double win for Jamaican track and field star