Shericka Jackson will not contest 200m

Back-to-back world 200-metre champion Shericka Jackson will not contest the event at the Paris Olympic Games.

Ahead of her heat this morning, it was announced that Jackson would not face the starter.

Earlier, the sprinter indicated that she would not lineup for the 100m.

Jackson's status was in question after she pulled up during a meet in Hungary last month.

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