Henry Jackson (triple jumper)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Born | 25 October 1947 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Events | Long jump Triple jump |
Henry Jackson (born 25 October 1947) is a Jamaican athlete. He competed in the men's long jump and the men's triple jump at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1]
Jackson was an All-American jumper for the USC Trojans track and field team, finishing runner-up in the triple jump at the 1972 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships.[2] Before USC, he competed for Mesa Community College and Western Kentucky University.[3][4]
References
- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Henry Jackson Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ↑ "Triple jump at the NCAA Division I Men's Indoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ↑ "Miners outshine Trojans". The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona). 21 March 1971. p. 229. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ "Five Hilltopper Greats To Be Inducted Into WKU Athletic Hall Of Fame". wkusports.com.
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