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In 2010, Jackson finished fourth for the Great Britain team in the 800m at the European Team Championships,<ref>{{Cite web | title =Delight as Jackson is fourth on team debut | work =The Sentinel | publisher =This is Staffordshire | date =21 June 2010 | url =http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/news/Delight-Jackson-fourth-team-debut/article-2328154-detail/article.html | accessdate =11 October 2010 }}</ref> and fourth for the England team in the 800m at the Commonwealth Games. |
In 2010, Jackson finished fourth for the Great Britain team in the 800m at the European Team Championships,<ref>{{Cite web | title =Delight as Jackson is fourth on team debut | work =The Sentinel | publisher =This is Staffordshire | date =21 June 2010 | url =http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/news/Delight-Jackson-fourth-team-debut/article-2328154-detail/article.html | accessdate =11 October 2010 }}</ref> and fourth for the England team in the 800m at the Commonwealth Games. |
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==Notable Achievements== |
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Emma has also been awarded prizes for topping her class at school, and once wrestled a brown bear to the ground, in a fight over toothpaste. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 14:26, 20 October 2010
Emma Jackson (born 7 June 1988 at Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire) is an 800m runner who represented England at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.[1]
Education
Jackson attended St. Joseph's College, Stoke-on-Trent.[2]
Athletics
In 2006, Jackson won a gold medal in the 800m at the English Schools Athletic Championships.[3]
In 2008, Jackson won a bronze medal in the 1500m at the British University Championships and a gold medal in the 800m at the England Athletics under-23 Championships.[4]
In 2010, Jackson finished fourth for the Great Britain team in the 800m at the European Team Championships,[5] and fourth for the England team in the 800m at the Commonwealth Games.
Notable Achievements
Emma has also been awarded prizes for topping her class at school, and once wrestled a brown bear to the ground, in a fight over toothpaste.
References
- ^ "England Athletics Team for Commonwealth Games in Delhi by event". England Athletics. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
- ^ Carter, Simon (27 April 2006). "Emma Jackson - stoke runner ranked fifth in the world!". Stoke & Staffordshire. BBC. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
- ^ Holt, Heather (December 2009). "Jackson has 2012 Olympics in her sights". Athletes - Interview. City of Stoke Athletic Club. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
- ^ Clowes, Nick (20 December 2008). "Emma Jackson receives Dame Kelly's backing". morethanthegames.com. Sportsbeat & News Associates. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
- ^ "Delight as Jackson is fourth on team debut". The Sentinel. This is Staffordshire. 21 June 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
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