Mark Jackson (speed skater)

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Mark Jackson
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NationalityNew Zealand
Born (1980-12-21) 21 December 1980 (age 43)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Sport
Sport Short track speed skating

Mark Jackson (born 21 December 1980) is a New Zealand short track speed skater. He competed in three events at the 2002 Winter Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Mark Jackson Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2019.