Colin Jackson
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Professional Career and Achievements
Over the course of his career, Colin Jackson became one of the most accomplished sprint hurdlers in history. He held the world record in the 110 meters hurdles for over a decade with a time of 12.91 seconds, set in 1993. Among his many accolades are multiple medals from World Championships, European Championships, and Commonwealth Games.
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- 6' 0"
- Profession
- Athlete
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- Date of Birth
- February 18, 1967 (age 51 years)
- Nationality
- British
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- 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
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Jackson competed in four Olympic Games, earning a silver medal in the 110 meters hurdles at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Despite his Olympic performance falling short of gold, his dominance in other international events solidified his status as a world-class athlete.
Post-Retirement and Coaching Career
Colin Jackson retired from professional athletics in 2003. Following his retirement, he transitioned into broadcasting and coaching. He became a respected athletics commentator and also dedicated time to mentoring and training upcoming athletes.
In addition to his coaching work, Jackson has been involved in various public health and fitness initiatives, using his platform to promote sports and well-being among youth and amateur athletes.
