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  Colin Jackson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Colin Ray Jackson (born February 18, 1967 in Cardiff, Wales) was a sprint and hurdling athlete and now works as a sports commentator and television presenter predominantly for the BBC.
Jackson now (as of August 2004) jointly holds the World Record for 110 metre hurdles (with China's Liu Xiang) with a time of 12.91 seconds set August 20, 1993 in Stuttgart, Germany.
Jackson was a master of the "dip", the skill of leaning forward at the end of a race to advance the position of the shoulders and improve times (and potentially positions).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Colin_Jackson   (331 words)

  
 Newborn in need of a heart transplant
Colin Jackson was born Dec. 12 without a pulmonary valve in his heart.
Little Colin Jackson - who was born at 8 pounds, 8 ounces and 21 and a half inches long - needs a heart transplant to remedy the situation.
Laurie Jackson, a graduate of Waukesha North High School, said her son is near the top of the donor waiting list.
www.gmtoday.com /news/local_stories/2005/December_05/12302005_01.asp   (458 words)

  
 KGPE - CBS TV47 - Bios   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Colin began his broadcast career as a DJ in Canada eventually moving to Los Angeles in 1990 where he worked for ABC News for four years.
Colin has a college diploma in Radio and Television Broadcasting from Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada; a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Cal State Dominguez Hills, and a certificate in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State.
Colin and his wife Diana are the proud and busy parents of their son Brad, who crawls faster than most people walk.
www.cbs47.tv /biographies/Colin_Jackson.aspx   (192 words)

  
 100 Great Black Britons - Colin Jackson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
As a boy, Colin Jackson had an all-round talent for sport, playing football and cricket for the county and rugby and basketball for his school.
Jackson bounced back in style, setting a world record time of 12.91 seconds for the 110m hurdles at the World Championships in Stuttgart in 1993.
Jackson received official recognition of his success in 1990 when he was awarded the MBE.
www.100greatblackbritons.com /bios/colin_jackson.html   (298 words)

  
 BigPond Chat - Transcripts
Colin Jackson: I really started running, competitively, when I was 6 - and that was for my school - we used to compete against other schools in South Wales, that's the old South Wales, not the new one...
Colin Jackson: Even though in Sydney - I performed badly (for myself) - the main cause of that was I was injured most of the year, so I ddidn't prepare properly.
Colin Jackson: No I don't - I'm not married, and I don't have children, but I do miss all the kids that are around me - lots of my friends have children, and I spend alot of time with them at home.
www.bigpond.com /chat/transcripts/ColinJackson.asp   (1638 words)

  
 Spinal Tap Fan Site: The Treachery of Images: A History of the Mockumentary, Part 10
Though Jackson, who appears frequently in the film, projects utter believability as a guide into the world of Colin McKenzie, those of us who know something about his career as a filmmaker may suspect right from the start that something is amiss.
Jackson has chosen carefully: he gets interviews with a Kiwi actor (Sam Neill), a bigwig in the American studio system (Harvey Weinstein), and a well-known and well-respected popular film critic (Leonard Maltin), all of whom play along with the gag, with Maltin particularly enthusiastic.
Jackson peppers the film with other interviews, as well, though none of the subjects are as famous as these three.
www.spinaltapfan.com /articles/seife/seife10.html   (2088 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Wales | Colin Jackson
When Colin Jackson hangs up his running spikes in 2003, he will bow out as arguably the finest high hurdler of his generation.
Jackson was also disappointed not to take gold at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, having to settle for silver in Manchester after clattering the first hurdle in the final.
Jackson took gold in a world record time of 12.91 seconds that has still to be bettered by the cream of 110m hurdling.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/wales/2535853.stm   (333 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Olympic Sports - Olympic Update: Colin Jackson - Saturday August 19, 2000 12:24 PM
Colin Jackson anticipates stiff competition from a young crop of hurdlers.
At 33 years old, Great Britain's Colin Jackson, the world-record holder in the 110-meter hurdles, will probably be competing in his last Olympics in Sydney.
Jackson, the current world champion, has been hampered by injury worries throughout his career, most notably to his hamstring.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /olympics/news/2000/08/19/update_jackson   (217 words)

  
 Ananova - Gold medal eludes Jackson
Colin Jackson's distinguished international career came to an end in Sydney almost before he had realised it.
Jackson was making his fourth attempt at the ultimate prize, having taken bronze in Seoul in 1988, seventh place in Barcelona four years later when suffering with a rib injury and being one spot outside the medal placings in Atlanta.
Jackson was probably ahead in the burst from the gun, but then clipped too many barriers to lose vital split seconds as Garcia powered to the gold in 13.00secs, with America's Terrence Trammell second with a personal best of 13.16 and Atlanta Games silver medallist Mark Crear, also of the USA, third in 13.22.
www.ananova.com /sport/story/sm_68144.html   (576 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Colin Jackson: The Autobiography: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Colin Jackson's stature as one of the most celebrated of British athletes is assured; those who have watched his astonishing performances have marvelled at the sprint hurdler's effortless agility and breathtaking speed.
While Jackson discusses such career bests as his breaking of the World Outdoor 110 metres record in Stuttgart in the 1990s, he is also prepared to talk about the bleak moments, such as his less-than-impressive showing at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics after an injury KO'd his chances.
Colin Jackson is one of the leading British athletes, a sprint hurdler of phenomenal speed and ability.
www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/0563521422   (1009 words)

  
 Ananova - Jackson cruises into final
Colin Jackson kept his Olympic dream alive in Sydney as he qualified for the final of the 110metres hurdles.
Jackson clocked 13.34 seconds to finish just 0.01 seconds behind America's defending champion Allen Johnson though the top two were upstaged by another American, Terrence Trammell, who won in 13.32.
Jackson won silver in Seoul 12 years ago but in Barcelona in 1992 and Atlanta four years ago he was troubled by injury and finished seventh and fourth respectively.
www.ananova.com /sport/story/sm_67908.html   (356 words)

  
 Colin Jackson launches national SPAR Sprints initiative :: Federation of South West Sports Organisations :: Voice 4 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Colin Jackson CBE has officially launched the new SPAR Sprints Initiative in partnership with UK Athletics, at the University of Wales Institute (UWIC), Cardiff.
Colin Jackson, who retired from an illustrious career as one of the World's best ever sprint hurdlers last year, is still the reigning world-record holder for both 110m hurdles and 60m hurdles indoors.
Colin's hometown of Cardiff will host one of the 20 regional SPAR Sprint Centres, which will be based at UWIC, one of the UK's High Performance Centres and already home to several of Britain's most talented young sprinters.
www.voice4sportsw.org /html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=228   (563 words)

  
 BBC - Wales Sport - Colin Jackson
Colin Jackson is one of the greatest British athletes of all time.
Jackson success as a 110m hurdler saw him win two World titles (1993 and 1999), three European titles (1990, 1994 and 1998), two Commonwealth titles (1990 and 1994), a World Indoor Title (1999) and two European Indoor titles: (1994 (60m) and 2001 (60m))
Colin Jackson won BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1983, 1988, 1993 and 1999.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/sport/sites/spoty_site/pages/colinjackson.shtml   (196 words)

  
 Colin Jackson - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
She's no MBA, but Yvonne Jackson knows SBA lending.
A Dictionary of Canadian Artists: G to Jackson (Dictionary of Canadian Artists)
The Georgics: a transitional poem, (Jackson Knight memorial lecture)
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /colin_jackson.htm   (276 words)

  
 Death of Firefighter Colin Jackson Lismore Australia Day Celebrations - 23/02/2005 - ADJ
Colin's wife, Barbara Jackson, who is also a member of the Rural Fire Service, was travelling with Colin in the fire truck when it suddenly veered off the road and crashed.
Colin had suffered a heart attack and died, although I am pleased to say that Barbara was not injured in the accident.
More significantly, Colin was a tireless community worker in Lismore and his activities in the Rural Fire Service as a member of the Caniaba Brigade was just one aspect of his community work.
www.parliament.nsw.gov.au /prod/parlment/HansArt.nsf/5f584b237987507aca256d09008051f3/722ba0f1db26ae98ca256fbe007cb45a!OpenDocument   (900 words)

  
 KXAN-TV 36: Meet our news team: Weather: Colin Jackson
Colin Jackson is the latest addition to the KXAN First Warning Weather team.
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba,Canada, Colin attended the University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg and graduated from Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Colin is currently studying meteorology at the University of Mississippi by correspondence and will complete the program at the end of 2001.
home.kxan.com /aboutus_cjackson.shtml   (188 words)

  
 The Virtual Wall® - Colin Jackson, PFC, Marine Corps, Thousand Oaks CA, 18May67 20E029   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Colin Frank Jackson is on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Panel 20E Line 029.
Colin joined the Marines after he graduated from Thousand Oaks High School in 1966.
Colin was the first Marine fatality in the Vietnam war from Thousand Oaks, California.
www.virtualwall.org /dj/JacksonCF01a.htm   (99 words)

  
 BBC Shop - Colin Jackson: The Autobiography
Colin Jackson is one of the greatest British athletes ever, a sprint hurdler of phenomenal speed and ability.
Spring 2003 saw Colin hang up his spikes after 20 years competing at the pinnacle of his sport.
In this inspiring autobiography, Colin chronicles his career and provides a compelling insight into what it means to lead the world in your chosen sport.
www.bbcshop.com /invt/0563521422&bklist=icat,3,,booksale   (217 words)

  
 Colin Jackson
By 1998, Colin Jackson was in his thirties and had been competing at World class level for over a decade, but his appetite for athletics was seemingly undiminished and his graceful, fluid technique as a hurdler was still an example to his fellow competitors and a delight to witness.
He declined to defend his Commonwealth title the next month in controversial circumstances (a major meeting in Tokyo was deemed more attractive to a professional athlete).
This win, however, will be one that Colin will savour for many years judging by his emotional tearful reaction to victory at the end of the race.
www.sporting-heroes.net /athletics-heroes/displayhero.asp?HeroID=318   (326 words)

  
 Extratv.com : Colin Farrell
Colin says, "I wanted to play with Sam Jackson was primarily the reason I wanted to do it.
And while Colin may have that bad boy rap off the set, Sam doesn’t buy it.
Colin says, "It's still new to me man. I haven't tested it yet.
extratv.warnerbros.com /dailynews/extra/07_03/07_28b.html   (189 words)

  
 Colin Jackson
At the 1987 World Championships Colin Jackson had encountered a great champion in Greg Foster (U.S.A.).
The consolation for the Welshman was the fact that he became the first Briton for 52years to win an Olympics high hurdles medal, the last being Don Finlay who won a silver at the 1936 Berlin Games.
It was a memorable occasion for Colin as he smashed the 13sec.
www.sporting-heroes.net /athletics-heroes/displayhero.asp?HeroID=313   (321 words)

  
 Digital Spy Forums - Colin Jackson
Another big Colin fan here, and it's not just that I love athletics either, I didn't want Denise to win last year and yet I admired her so much in athletics, I just think Colin is fabulous, and by far the most talented dancer this series...
Although Colin is not my favourite celebrity at the moment (he may be if some others go out), I really admire the way he and Erin take the judges comments graciously and don't constantly argue back.
Colin fans, I seem to be fighting a single-handed and losing battle to keep Colin and Erin in the 'Who do the FPs like' thread here: http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board...755#post6165755
forum.digitalspy.co.uk /board/showthread.php?t=300188   (1460 words)

  
 BBC Sport Academy | Athletics | Features | Colin Jackson - A true champion
The Cardiff-born hurdler has achieved enough in his career to be considered a legend.
At the age of 35, Jackson is has hung up his spikes after a glittering career that saw him dominate sprint hurdling and collect a world record as well as an enviable haul of medals.
The Academy caught up with Jackson for a stunning insight into a long and memorable career.
news.bbc.co.uk /sportacademy/hi/sa/athletics/features/newsid_2097000/2097753.stm   (112 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: The Autobiography of Colin Jackson: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
One of the greatest athletes ever to come out of the United Kingdom, Colin Jackson has defied injury and the athlete's typically short career span to become a champion hurdler of previously unheard of longevity.
Jackson won his fourth European 110m hurdle title in August 2002 and has ranked in the world's top ten hurdlers every year since 1986; he has recorded more fast times than any other hurdler and holds the world record for the 110 metres.
In this book he speaks candidly for the first time about drugs, corruption and mis-management as well as his relationships with the greats of British athletics.
www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/0563487380   (926 words)

  
 Rev. Jesse Jackson to Colin Powell - Feb 16 04
February 16, 2004 - Boston, MA Today, we issue this appeal to the U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell to honor its historic alliance with Haiti, and intervene to protect Haitian democracy, a nation imperiled and under seize by rightwing forces who threaten to overthrow the Aristide government.
Today I join with Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Randall Robinson and the Haitian Action Committee in appealing to the U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, and President Bush - to respect the rule of law, democracy, and support the constitutional government of Haiti.
In doing so, we appeal to the U.S. to abandon its policy of aiding and abetting attempts to overthrow the Aristide Government and, instead, use the resources, power and diplomacy of the United States to restore order in Haiti.
www.haitiaction.net /News/jj2_16_4.html   (475 words)

  
 Wales On Sunday (Cardiff, Wales): COLIN JACKSON; ANOTHER WOS SPORT SPECIAL.(Sport)@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
COLIN Jackson is the greatest British athlete of all time - and that's official.
Well, when the Welsh superstar claimed his fourth European Indoors title in Vienna last weekend his career haul of major individual golds stood at 12, more than any other track and field star to hail from these shores.
It nudged him ahead of sprint legend Linford Christie on the all-time list and if Jackson retains his European outdoors title and takes Commonwealth glory this summer, his gold haul may never be beaten.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:83724370&refid=holomed_1   (207 words)

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