Johanna Jackson
British race walker (born 1985)
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Johanna Atkinson (née Jackson) (born 17 January 1985) is a British race walker. She was a Commonwealth champion.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 17 January 1985 New Marske, England |
| Alma mater | Teesside University[1] |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)[2] |
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb)[2] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Race walking |
| Club | Middlesbrough & Cleveland Harriers[2] |
Biography
Jackson was coached by her mother Maureen Jackson, a professional sporting coach and represented England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.[4] Shortly afterwards Jackson finished second behind Ann Loughnane in the 5,000 metres walk event at the 2005 AAA Championships.[5]
Jackson then proceeded to win six consecutive national 5,000m walk titles from 2007 to 2012.[6]
Jackson married Dave Atkinson in St Thomas's Church in December 2012 and competed under her married name thereafter.[1] As Johanna Atkinson she won an eighth national title at the 2015 British Athletics Championships.
Atkinson acted as a batonbearer when the 2022 Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton Relay came to Redcar.[7]
