About Wilton Jackson
Lived 1935 – 2013 (aged 77). Wilton Jackson was a sprinter and hurdler.
Wilton Jackson (born 15 November 1935) is a Trinidad and Tobago sprinter.
Wilton Jackson took part in the 4 x 440 yards relay at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff. Trinidad and Tobago did not qualify for the final.
Representing the British West Indies, Jackson took bronze in the 4×100 metres relay at the 1959 Pan American Games. At the 1962 Central American and Caribbean Games, Jackson took part in both relay events with the Trinidad and Tobago team, winning silver in both events.
He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics, finishing fifth in his heat with a time of 10.6 seconds. Jackson appeared at the 1967 Pan American Games, this time representing Trinidad and Tobago, where his team came fourth in the final of the 4 x 100 metres relay.
International competitions 1Representing the British West Indies
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Who was Wilton Jackson?
Trinidad and Tobago sprinter
When was Wilton Jackson born?
Wilton Jackson was born on 15 November 1935.
When did Wilton Jackson die?
Wilton Jackson died on 10 March 2013.
What was Wilton Jackson's occupation?
Wilton Jackson was a sprinter and hurdler.
What nationality was Wilton Jackson?
Wilton Jackson's recorded nationality: Trinidad and Tobago.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilton Jackson. https://biography.guide/wilton-jackson/
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