I was an outside half in rugby, and in cricket I used to open the bowling. I played for Welsh schools at… — 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… — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
In international competition, the earlier you can make inroads into your opponent's psyche the better. — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
One of my uncles was a decent cricketer but no one in the family had thought of doing sport as a profession.… — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
As the athlete, you have the confidence of knowing that there's somebody who has got your back. A person who will do… — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
Sport is the place where people come together from all creeds and colours to really celebrate their performance ability. — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
Book in relaxation time as you would book in everything else. Back in the day, as an athlete, that was important. — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
I loved all sports, but sprint hurdles came naturally to me. There was something a bit arty about hurdling, which I thoroughly… — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
At 17, I decided I wanted to be a full-time athlete but my parents weren't so sure. So we agreed that if… — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
When you break a world record you're making history. It really lifts you in status in your sport at the time. — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
Every day as an athlete, I would perform with injuries and then hobble into bed but then go out the next day… — 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
