St. Aug's Jackson Wins Bronze Medal In 400-Meter Hurdles At Beijing Olympics

Jackson Wins Bronze Medal In 400-Meter Hurdles At Beijing Olympics

August 18, 2008

Saint Augustine’s College student Bershawn “Batman” Jackson of the United States captured the bronze medal in the men’s 400-meter hurdles Monday (Aug. 18) at the 2008 Beijing Olympics at National Stadium in Beijing, China.

Jackson, the U.S. Olympic Trials champion in the event, finished third in 48.06 seconds. Angelo Taylor claimed the gold medal in 47.25 seconds, and Kerron Clement took the silver medal in 47.98 seconds, making it a medal sweep for the United States.

The Olympic medal is the first for Jackson, the 2005 world champion in the 400 hurdles. His coach is George Williams of Saint Augustine’s College, the 2004 U.S. Olympic track coach.