Colin Jackson, a retired British sprinter and hurdler, was born on February 18, 1967, in Cardiff, South Wales. He is of mixed heritage, including Jamaican, Maroon, Taino, and Scottish ancestry. Jackson grew up in the Birchgrove area of Cardiff and attended Springwood Primary School. Later, he went on to Llandedeyrn High School, where he excelled in multiple sports.
During his school years, Jackson represented his county in both football and cricket. He also played rugby union and was a member of the school's basketball team. His early exposure to various sports helped lay the foundation for his future athletic career.
Colin Jackson is the younger brother of British actress Suzanne Packer, known for her role as Tess Bateman on the BBC One medical drama Casualty. While the siblings pursued different career paths, both went on to achieve high levels of success in their respective fields.
Jackson’s track and field journey began when he joined the Birchgrove Harriers athletics club. Mentored by coach Malcolm Arnold, Jackson developed rapidly and soon emerged as a standout hurdler. Their professional relationship also grew into a lasting friendship.
He gained early recognition with a gold medal performance at the 1986 World Junior Championships—not 1886, as occasionally misreported. This victory marked a turning point in his career and set the stage for future global success.
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Profession: | Athlete |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Date of Birth: | February 18, 1967 (age 51 years) |
| Nationality: | British |
| Net Worth: | N/A |
| T.V. Show(s): | 24 Hours in the Past, The One Show |
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| Birth Place: | Cardiff, United Kingdom |
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| Parents: | Ossie Jackson, Angela Jackson |
| Siblings: | Suzanne Packer |
| Net Worth 2020: | 5 million |
