Jackson Collins
Australian canoeist (born 1998)
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Jackson Collins (born 5 November 1998) is an Australian canoeist. He represented Australia at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
NationalityAustralian
Born5 November 1998[1]
South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia[2]
HometownGold Coast, Queensland, Australia[1]
CountryAustralia[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 5 November 1998[1] South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia[2] |
| Home town | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia[2] |
| Sport | Sprint kayak[2] |
Event | K-4 500 m[2] |
| Club | Kurrawa Surf Club[2] |
Medal record | |
Career
He competed at the 2023 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in the K-4 500 metres event and finished in fourth place with a time of 1:19.905. As a result, they qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics.[3] At the Olympics he competed in the K-4 500 metres event and won a silver medal.[4] Following a photo finish, they missed winning the gold medal by 0.04 seconds.[5]
Personal life
Collins is the son of former Olympic canoeist Daniel Collins.[1][6]
