Barry Jackson (athlete)

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Barry Jackson
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
European Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1962 Belgrade 4x400 metres relay
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1962 Perth 4 × 440 yards relay

Barry Douglas Jackson (born August 22, 1941) is a retired track and field runner from England.

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Athletics career

He 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. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  2. "1962 Athletes". Team England.