Bershawn Jackson
American hurdler
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Bershawn D. Jackson (born May 8, 1983)[1] is an American athlete, who mainly competes in the 400 m hurdles, but also is a 400 m runner.
Jackson in 2015 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Batman[1] |
| Born | May 8, 1983 Miami, Florida, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 158 lb (72 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Running |
| Club | Nike, Beaverton |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 400 m: 45.06 400 m hurdles: 47.30 |
Medal record | |
At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Bershawn "Batman" Jackson won a bronze medal in the 400 m hurdles.[2] He also has three medals (two gold, one bronze) at the World Championships and one gold medal at the World Indoor Championships.
Career
Jackson first came to prominence while running for Miami Central High School, where he set the still standing FHSAA (Florida High School) record in the 300 meter hurdles at 36.01 in 2002. He then continued to run at the college level at Saint Augustine's University and set a Division II National Championship Record of 48.50 in the 400 m hurdles in 2004.[3]
Personal bests
| Event | Time | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 m | 45.06 | Indianapolis, Indiana | June 22, 2007 |
| 400 m hurdles | 47.30 | Helsinki | August 9, 2005 |
