John Jackson (athlete)

John Jackson
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born (1941-09-29) 29 September 1941
Stoke-on-Trent, England
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight62 kg (137 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Events
Middle-distance running
Steeplechase
ClubNorth Staffs and Stone Harriers
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
Summer Universiade
Silver medal – second place1967 Tokyo3000m steeplechase
Bronze medal – third place1967 Tokyo5000m

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

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ "White City results". The People. 14 July 1968. Retrieved 11 May 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ↑ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
  4. ↑ "Biographical Information". Olympedia. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  5. ↑ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
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