Bershawn D. Jackson (born May 8, 1983)[1] is an American athlete, who mainly competes in the 400 m hurdles, but also is a 400 m runner.
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Nickname(s) | Batman[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | (1983-05-08) May 8, 1983 (age 39) Miami, Florida, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 158 lb (72 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Running | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club | Nike, Beaverton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Personal best(s) | 400 m: 45.06 400 m hurdles: 47.30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Bershawn "Batman" Jackson won a bronze medal in the 400 m hurdles.[2] He also has three medals (two gold, one bronze) at the World Championships and one gold medal at the World Indoor Championships.
Jackson first came to prominence while running for Miami Central High School, where he set the still standing FHSAA (Florida High School) record in the 300 meter hurdles at 36.01 in 2002. He then continued to run at the college level at Saint Augustine's University and set a Division II National Championship Record of 48.50 in the 400 m hurdles in 2004.[3]
Event | Time | Venue | Date |
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400 m | 45.06 | Indianapolis, Indiana | June 22, 2007 |
400 m hurdles | 47.30 | Helsinki | August 9, 2005 |
World champions in men's 400 m hurdles | |
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World Indoor Champions in men's 4 × 400 metres relay | |
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IAAF World / Continental Cup champions in men's 4 × 400 metres relay | |
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US National Championship winners in men's 400 m/440 yd hurdles | |
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1914–1979 Amateur Athletic Union |
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1980–1992 The Athletics Congress |
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1993–present USA Track & Field |
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US National Championship winners in men's indoor 400-meter dash | |
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1981–1992 The Athletics Congress |
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1993–present USA Track & Field |
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Notes | *Distances have varied as follows: 440 yards (1981–1986), 400 meters (1987–date) alternating with 300 meters in odd numbered years starting 2015 |
Diamond League champions in men's 400 metres hurdles | |
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2008 USA Olympic track and field team | ||
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Qualification |
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Men's track and road athletes |
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Men's field athletes |
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Women's track and road athletes |
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Women's field athletes |
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Coaches |
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