Who is Shericka Jackson father Desmond Jackson? Bio, age, nationality, career
Jessica Burns
Updated on January 13, 2026
Following an impressive run in this year’s World Athletics, the Jamaican- born has been trending lately with many people interested in learning more about her biological dad.
Who is Shericka Jackson father Desmond Jackson?
On Thursday, Jamaican Shericka Jackson scorched to a decisive world title in 21.45 seconds, a time only surpassed by American Florence Griffith-Joynerover three decades earlier. She thus became the fastest woman alive over 200 meters.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a fellow Jamaican who on Sunday won the 100-meter race, finished in second place with a time of 21.81, and Dina Asher-Smith, the current world champion, finished third with a time of 22.02.
Jackson ran an incredible time that moved her ahead of Elaine Thompson-Herah, the two-time Olympic sprint champion, and closer to Griffith-Olympic Joyner’s record of 21.34 from Seoul.
The 28-year-old happens to be the only daughter of Desmond Jackson and Diana Llewellyn.
It is said that her dad divorced her mother when she was still a toddler. Her Jamaican dad would probably be in his early 60s however his real birthday and month aren’t documented.
