There was never any problem with racism when I was growing up - which some find surprising. Maybe the Welsh are a bit different. Cardiff has always had a community feel to it and everyone was very embracing. — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
My mum was a nurse, my dad worked for an air-conditioning company and I was brought up in Cardiff. — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
I always think the best way of motivating yourself is to put yourself in a situation where you feel like you're belonging to something. — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
I spend the longest time moisturising my body; I get through a tub of whipped body butter every six weeks. — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
I was an outside half in rugby, and in cricket I used to open the bowling. I played for Welsh schools at cricket but… — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
I'd heard about Linford Christie before I ever met him - everyone in athletics had. He had this reputation for being talented but kind… — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
I had my first accountant when I was 20 and he reminded me I had a tax bill to pay, so I had to… — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
Because I've had to travel so frequently through work, I've also learnt how to be independent, and how to pick up aspects of different… — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
An athlete needs to run against the best in the world as often as possible to get into a groove quickly and be ready… — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
There are just so many different things to experience in Wales. Contrary to popular belief it doesn't rain all the time. — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
