Shericka Jackson suffers huge setback at Gyulai István Memorial ahead of Paris Olympics

Shericka Jackson faced a huge setback at the Gyulai István Memorial in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, being forced to withdraw due to an apparent injury as the Paris Olympic Games fast approach.

The two-time world 200m champion failed to finish the race as Julien Alfred won the 200m at the event. St. Lucia's Alfred equaled her season-best time, clocking a stunning 22.16 to cross the finish line in the race at the Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix. Great Britain's Daryll Neita finished second in 22.36 as Lanae-Tava Thomas of Jamaica sealed the podium, stopping the clock at 22.54.

The race was off to a great start and Shericka Jackson had taken the lead in the home straight but suddenly stopped with about 30m to go. The other runners continued running and eventually crossed the finish line as Jackson walked off the track.

Citius Magazine shared a post on X, explaining the turn of events as they disclosed that Shericka Jackson also had her knee tapped.