Overview

• Shericka Jackson pulled out from the 200m due to injury, following her earlier withdrawal from the 100m.
• Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce did not start in the 100m semi-final after facing a hamstring injury during warm-up.
• Both athletes' withdrawals disrupt Jamaica's medal prospects in sprint events.
• Elaine Thompson-Herah, another top Jamaican sprinter, is also out due to an Achilles injury.
• New favorites for the 200m include Julien Alfred from Saint Lucia and Gabby Thomas from the USA.