Colin Jackson is no ordinary man.

The Cardiff-born hurdler has achieved enough in his career to be considered a legend.

At the age of 35, Jackson is has hung up his spikes after a glittering career that saw him dominate sprint hurdling and collect a world record as well as an enviable haul of medals.

And if all that wasn't enough, he's also been appointed a CBE in the Queen's birthday honours list.

The Academy caught up with Jackson for a stunning insight into a long and memorable career.

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Introduction

Catching the Bug

Teenage Years

Training

Looking Back

Jackson Factfile

Born: 18 February, 1967 PB: 12.91 secs (World Record) World Titles: 1993, 1999 European Titles: 1990, 1994, 1998 Commonwealth Titles: 1990, 1994 World Indoor Titles: 1999 European Indoor Titles: 1994 (60m), 2001 (60m)

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