Bershawn Jackson facts for kids
Jackson in 2015
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| Nickname(s) | Batman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | May 8, 1983 Miami, Florida, United States |
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| Residence | Champaign, Illinois | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 158 lb (72 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Running | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Nike, Beaverton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 400 m: 45.06 400 m hurdles: 47.30 |
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Medal record
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Bershawn D. Jackson (born May 8, 1983) is a famous American athlete. He is known for running in the 400-meter hurdles race. He also competes in the 400-meter sprint. People sometimes call him "Batman" because of his speed.
Bershawn Jackson has won many important medals. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he earned a bronze medal in the 400-meter hurdles. He also has three medals from the World Championships, including two gold medals. Plus, he won a gold medal at the World Indoor Championships.
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Bershawn Jackson's Running Journey
Bershawn Jackson started showing his amazing talent in high school. He ran for Miami Central High School and set a record in the 300-meter hurdles in 2002. This record is still held today in Florida high school athletics.
After high school, he continued his running career in college. He attended Saint Augustine's University. In 2004, he set a new record in the 400-meter hurdles for his college division. This showed everyone he was a rising star in the sport.
Top Running Times
Bershawn Jackson has achieved some very fast times in his career. These are called his "personal bests."
- 400 meters: He ran this race in 45.06 seconds. He achieved this time in Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 22, 2007.
- 400-meter hurdles: His fastest time for this event is 47.30 seconds. He set this record in Helsinki on August 9, 2005.
Awards and Achievements
Bershawn Jackson has won many medals throughout his career. He is a highly decorated athlete.
Olympic Medal
- Bronze Medal: 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, for the 400-meter hurdles.
World Championship Medals
- Gold Medal: 2005 World Championships in Athletics in Helsinki, for the 400-meter hurdles.
- Gold Medal: 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, as part of the 4 × 400-meter relay team.
- Gold Medal: 2011 World Championships in Athletics in Daegu, as part of the 4 × 400-meter relay team.
- Bronze Medal: 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, for the 400-meter hurdles.
World Indoor Championship Medal
- Gold Medal: 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Doha, as part of the 4 × 400-meter relay team.
Continental Cup Medal
- Bronze Medal: 2010 IAAF Continental Cup in Split, for the 400-meter hurdles.
See also
In Spanish: Bershawn Jackson para niños
