#ReturnToLondon: Three of four Jamaicans through to women's 400m final

Three of four Jamaicans are through to the final of the women’s 400 metres at the World Championships in London.

They are: Stephenie-Ann McPherson, team captain Novlene Williams Mills and Shericka Jackson.

McPherson advanced after finishing second in her semi-final in 50.56 seconds behind Shaunae Miller-Uibo of The Bahamas in 50.36 seconds.

Williams-Mills who finished third in the second semi-final and Jackson who ended fourth qualified as the two fastest losers.

The fourth Jamaican to compete in the event, Chriss-Ann Gordon failed to advance after finishing third behind American Phyllis Francis.

ATHLETES' PROFILES 

Name: Stephenie McPherson
Date of Birth: November 25, 1988
Events: 400m, 4x400 relay
Seasonal best: 400m- 51.45; personal best: 400m-49.92
School: Mountain Grace High
Coach: Stephen Francis
Track Club: MVP
Accolades: Two-time Diamond League winner

Name: Novlene Williams Mills
Date of Birth: April 26, 1982
Event: 400m
Season’s best: 50.54; personal best: 49.63
School: Ferncourt High
Accolade: Many times national champion

Name: Shericka Jackson
Date of Birth: July 16, 1994
Event: 400m
Seasonal best: 51.06; personal best: 49.83
School: Vere Technical High
Coach: Stephen Francis
Track Club: MVP
Accolades: 2016 Olympic Games 400m bronze medallist, World Championships bronze medallist

Name: Chris-Ann Gordon
Date of Birth: September 18, 1994
Event: 400m
Season’s best: 50.13; personal best: 50.13
School: Holmwood Technical High
Accolades: 2017 NCAA Division 1 400m champion, Pan American Games Silver medallist