John Jackson (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 29 September 1941 Stoke-on-Trent, England |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Middle-distance running Steeplechase |
| Club | North Staffs and Stone Harriers |
John McKenzie Jackson (born 29 September 1941) is a British former middle-distance runner who competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]
Biography
Jackson finished second behind Gareth Bryan-Jones in the steeplechase event at the 1968 AAA Championships.[2][3] Later that year at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, he represented Great Britain in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase competition.[4]
Jackson became the British steeplechase champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1969 AAA Championships.[5]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "John Jackson Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
- ^ "White City results". The People. 14 July 1968. Retrieved 11 May 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- ^ "Biographical Information". Olympedia. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 11 May 2025.