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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>

<p>Colin Jackson, a retired British <a href="/biography/colin-jackson">sprinter</a> and hurdler, was born on February 18, 1967, in Cardiff, South Wales. He is of mixed heritage, including Jamaican, Maroon, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taíno">Taino</a>, 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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<h2>Family and Personal Life</h2>

<p>Colin Jackson is the younger <a href="/biography/colin-jackson">brother</a> of British <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzanne_Packer">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzanne_Packer">Suzanne Packer</a>, known for her role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tess_Bateman">Tess Bateman</a> on the BBC One medical drama <em>Casualty</em>. While the siblings pursued different career paths, both went on to achieve high levels of success in their respective fields.</p>

<h2>Introduction to Athletics</h2>

<p>Jackson’s track and field journey began when he joined the Birchgrove Harriers athletics club. Mentored by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_Arnold">coach</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_Arnold">Malcolm Arnold</a>, Jackson developed rapidly and soon emerged as a standout hurdler. Their professional relationship also grew into a lasting friendship.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<h2>Professional Career and Achievements</h2>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<h2>Post-Retirement and Coaching Career</h2>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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