Coach happy with healthy Shericka

DESPITE A second-place finish in the opening race of her season, Shericka Jackson’s coach at MVP, Paul Francis, is happy.

The World Athletics Championships 200-metre gold medallist clocked 7.18 seconds in the women’s 60 metres at yesterday’s Queen’s Grace Jackson meet, failing to catch Jodean Williams, who was off to a very quick start, winning in a decent 7.15.

Jonielle Smith, training partner of Jackson at MVP, finished third overall in 7.21 seconds after winning her heat.

Jackson did not speak after her race but Francis commented on his charge’s opening run.

“I am pleased with her performance in her first race of the season, as she came close to her personal best. She is healthy and we are looking forward to the remainder of the season,” said Francis.

When asked when she will compete again, Francis response was: “We will be going back to the training ground on Monday and we will see what develops from there.”

SprinTec’s Kadrian Goldson ruled supreme in the men’s 60 metres, winning in 6.65 seconds.

Tyquendo Tracy of Swept Track Club was second in 6.70, with schoolboy Gary Card, of Wolmer’s Boys’, third in 6.71.

The main highlight of the meet came in the final event of the night in the men’s high jump, with Raymond Richards of UTech/MVP taking just five strides to soar to a lifetime best 2.31 metres and the top of the podium.