Henry Jackson (triple jumper)
Jamaican athlete (born 1947)
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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]
NationalityJamaican
Born25 October 1947
SportAthletics
Events
Long jumpTriple jump
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Born | 25 October 1947 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Events | Long jump Triple jump |
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]
