Without a doubt one of the greatest athletes that Great Britain has ever produced, Colin Jackson called time on his outstanding athletics career in front of an adoring home crowd at the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham in 2003. After more than a decade spent at the very pinnacle of his sport, it was a fitting end to a glittering career...
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Without a doubt one of the greatest athletes that Great Britain has ever produced, Colin Jackson called time on his outstanding athletics career in front of an adoring home crowd at the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham in 2003. After more than a decade spent at the very pinnacle of his sport, it was a fitting end to a glittering career...
SPORTS BIO
110m hurdler Colin ranked in the world top 10 for 16 years, was World No.1 from 1992-1994 and, for the last 7 years of his career, was never out of the world’s top 3. Colin still holds the World Record over 110mh outdoors (12.91, World Title, Stuttgart 1993) and over 60mh indoors (7.30, Sindelfingen 1994) and, since setting a European junior record of 13.44 in 1986, went on to set 7 European, 8 Commonwealth and 9 UK records at 110mh.
Personal best:
110m Hurdles
- 12.91(WR)
60m Hurdles
- 7.30 (WR)
Colin is one of the most respected and loved of all British sports stars and his down to earth, approachable manner has endeared him to both public and media alike. Throughout his career he has become renowned for being one of Britain’s most stylish and photographed sportsmen.
SPECIALIST AREAS
Colin’s down to earth, approachable manner endears him to the public, media and corporate world alike. With an outstanding competitive career behind him coupled with his fresh-faced charm and friendly warmth, Colin is the perfect choice as a high level motivational speaker.His delivery is clear and controlled but his natural energy and bubbly character are ever present.
Colin draws from his long and successful career which epitomised the emotional ups and downs of the ultimate champion athlete. He guides you through the lows of his defeat at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and onto the highs of the World Championships that followed. He speaks of the lessons he learnt and how he turned his bitter defeat into renewed motivation and focus. He moves on to his steady relationship with his coach, Malcolm Arnold, his continually rising standards and consistent application in his quest for excellence. Colin discusses the importance of setting realistic goals and visualising and focusing on the end result, no matter what. All of these factors contribute to the winning formula the British public witnessed for so long and now make for a truly inspiring motivational pitch.
Colin’s corporate profile does not end here. In line with his on screen presenting and commentary Colin is a confident and charismatic conference and awards host. His warm and friendly approach will add a spark and charm to any event.
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