About Barry Jackson
Born 1941. Barry Jackson is a British sprinter.
Barry Douglas Jackson (born August 22, 1941) is a retired track and field runner from England who competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Biography At the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, Jackson represented Great Britain in the 4 x 400 metres relay event.
jackson finished second behind Adrian Metcalfe in the 440 yards event at the 1961 AAA Championships.
Jackson helped Britain win the silver medal in the men's 4 x 400 metres at the 1962 European Championships in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, alongside Ken Wilcock, Adrian Metcalfe and Robbie Brightwell. He represented England and won a silver medal in the 4 × 440 yards relay at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Barry Jackson?
British sprinter (born 1941)
When was Barry Jackson born?
Barry Jackson was born on 22 August 1941 in Birmingham.
What is Barry Jackson's occupation?
Barry Jackson is a sprinter.
What nationality is Barry Jackson?
Barry Jackson is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Barry Jackson (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barry Jackson. https://biography.guide/barry-jackson-sprinter/
MLA: "Barry Jackson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barry-jackson-sprinter/.
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