Well, that didn’t go according to plan. The 2025 World Relays were supposed to be Jamaica’s big moment—a straight shot to qualify for the World Championships in Tokyo. With legends like Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on the squad, everyone thought it was a done deal. Seriously, if you’re handing the baton to Shericka on anchor, you expect fireworks… not heartbreak. But what went down in the women’s 4x100m final? Total shocker.
Let’s rewind. On May 10th, Team Jamaica rolled out a powerhouse lineup: Natasha Morrison, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Tina Clayton, and Shericka Jackson. They ran a solid 42.33. But that wasn’t enough. Great Britain snatched the win with a blazing 42.21—thanks to Nia Wedderburn-Goodison, Amy Hunt, Bianca Williams, and Success Eduan, who flew on the anchor leg. Spain wasn’t far behind either, clocking 42.28 with Esperanca Cladera, Jael Bestue, Paula Sevilla, and Maria Isabel Pérez. Only the top two teams qualified for Tokyo… and Jamaica landed third. Ouch.
But the real jaw-dropper? That final straight. Success Eduan turned on the jets and blew past everyone, leaving Shericka—yes, Shericka Jackson—looking stunned. Her expression said it all. You could almost hear the collective gasp from Jamaican fans. This wasn’t just a loss—it was a wake-up call. The fastest woman in the world got left in the dust, and suddenly, Tokyo isn’t looking so guaranteed.
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