your comments
Savanah
I have a passion for running and I only wish I could be as good as Colin Jackson. I love him and am doing a report on him! He is truly an inspiration. He is a hero to many of people including me.
Tue Feb 10 09:23:48 2009
Aluya from Walsall
You inspire me Colin - that's all I can say!
Tue Feb 3 15:50:32 2009
Helen MacGibbon from Scotland
Colin Jackson is a fantastic role model for all ages, both on and off the athletics track.
Mon Aug 18 17:26:04 2008
Wanita Crowl from London
A superb athelet, an all round person, and a dynamic dancer. He has done many things and challenges that only a few could do. Good luck all the best. God bless.
Thu Aug 14 15:33:58 2008
Charlotte Sexton from Bedfordshire
I think Colin Jackson is a amazing athlete. He is a great inspiration to any young person who wants to take up hurdles. Colin Jackson is my hero!
Wed Aug 6 10:49:12 2008
Geoff from Hemel Hempstead
Colin is a real inspiration and role model for people everywhere.
Fri Aug 1 15:54:59 2008
Moira Marin from Venice
Hi Colin, your grace, confidence and powerful positive thinking. I would like to challenge you on a new tv programm involving kids ... the future of this world, meanwhile love and light to you.
Fri Aug 1 15:54:43 2008
Sylvia Roberts
Colin you are a hero. I have followed your career from the beginning, right through to today. You are always a gentleman, always smart. You are a credit to wales.
Thu Apr 24 15:45:28 2008
Ellie May, North Wales
Colin Jackson is an inspiration to a lot of young people I know and I am so proud and greatful to have had the amazing opportunity of meeting him in person a couple of years ago when he opened a new indoor running track in Deeside north Wales!
Wed Apr 2 12:26:56 2008
Freddy Bifutu
I'm from DRCongo(Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa. I've been living in London. Sometimes I have watched the T.V I like colin jackson because he is a man of leisure and he's a good athlete and he loves his job, congratulations I read your magazine I saw your talent in sport. God bless you!
Fri Mar 14 09:46:37 2008
Abdul Salam, London
I think Colin Jackson is such an inspiration and an awesome human being. He is a true athlete and it is fitting that Aswad whould immortalise him in song. I just loved the way he used to jump over the hurdles is such style, grace and composure. A true bullet. Colin Jackson (Welsh) and Haile Gebrselassie (Ethopian) are two of my all time favourite athletes. They are cool as human beings, not egotistic, and fantastic athletes.
Thu Feb 28 10:51:34 2008
Grace from Swansea
I am writing a speech about Colin Jackson for school because he really inspires me. It shows if you work hard in life you will make great achievements just like Colin.
Wed Feb 20 10:21:49 2008
Sara Bullock from Llanedeyrn
I really respect and admire Colin Jackson as he has always stood true to his roots and so it is because of this that I am leaving this comment, in the hope that he or other past pupils of Llanedeyrn will help the school. As many of you may know the school is under threat of closure and the community is trying its hardest to keep it open. Llanedeyrn High is a place well worth keeping alive!
Tue Nov 27 10:29:14 2007
Nola from Northern Ireland
What a gorgeous lovely modest man. Me, my mum and all the women in my family think so. Would marry him tomorrow! Truly wonderful. Wish there was more like him.
Mon Sep 17 14:59:33 2007
Princess Maria Sviatopolk-Mirski of Stratford, Lon
I will always be very grateful Colin Jackson giving me a little of his precious time to have my photo taken with him, and for his autograph, at the Family History Exhibition in Olympia. Thank you Colin.
Tue May 8 10:11:17 2007
Helena Kipling from Poole
I think that Colin Jackson is an inspiring role model - and a really nice guy too. He's inspired me to continue with my hurdling after a disappointing season due to a knee injury as he has proved that even with an injury you can pull through and do well. Colin is Great!
Mon Mar 5 14:03:21 2007
Richmal from Llandeilo
I have the utmost respect for Colin Jackson, what a great guy! I'd love to shake his hand and congratulate him, not only for his achievements in athletics but more recently for the wonderful opportunity he has provided for us all, to glimpse his ancestry - and what an ancestry!! - to share his emotions and to learn about history that has previously been deemed unimportant, but which is probably the most important aspect of history, the history of real people. I feel privileged, as a white Welsh person, to learn about the contribution that black people have made to Wales, and the world. Hope Colin will continue to make programmes that are not mere entertainment, but the stuff of life. Thank you Colin Jackson - you are a true hero and an icon for us all.
Mon Jan 8 13:13:18 2007
Kris Jones - www.eastwaleshurdles.co.uk
2nd greatest hurdler of all time behind the great Allen Johnson. Great role model for all hurdlers and athletes in general.
Thu Jan 4 16:26:25 2007
Jordan Hart, Pembrokeshire
Colin is a great asset to Welsh and British sport - an inspiration to all athletes all around the world, but especially in the fabulous Wales - his home and life !!!!
Mon Nov 6 11:27:02 2006
John Hornby
Colin Jackson is not only a fantastic athlete but his autobiography is brilliant and I recommend it to any one. Also, his edition of Who Do You Think You Are was one of the best episodes. This is a guy I would love to meet as he is one true great.
Mon Oct 23 11:41:21 2006
Marisa Smallman
I attended the NACC (National Association for Care Caterers) Conference and Colin was guest speaker. I myself love Athletics & actually did hurdles myself. Colin advised what emotion he felt when breaking the world record - he said he wish he could have given all the emotion out to everyone. I went up to him after that after crying my eyes out the whole time through the speech, and told him we were there with him. A great icon for British athletics - he has made my day.
Fri Sep 29 15:52:11 2006
Dora from Oxford
I admire Colin for his athlete excellence. I admire him also for his determination to find his roots.
Thu Sep 7 10:41:43 2006
Carol Gooding, Barbados
I was very impressed by Colin Jackson's maturity and positive attitude while he was invited speaker (a very good one I might add) on the "The One Show". His blend of dedication, matter-of-fact approach and sense of humour are unquestionably some of the qualities that make him a role model. I wish him all the best!
Tue Aug 29 09:32:46 2006
Anna Dawson from France
I'm in love. Wot a man.
Mon Aug 14 11:01:36 2006
Angela Dalton from Dublin, Ireland
I admire Colin Jackson. I watched his progress over the years - he is an inspiration to all the kids everywhere and he seems to be a kind person too. I personally think he should have won the Strictly Come Dancing competition - he was fantastic on it, I so wanted him to win it. Still, he should be proud of himself - he was great to watch.
Thu Aug 10 12:10:13 2006
Kai Lowe from Cwmbran
I reckon your an awsome athlete your my role model someday I'm gonna be like you the best hurdeler in the world and I'm gonna beat your record and when I do I will see you and say your still the best.
Fri May 19 15:19:44 2006
Jody from Newport
I think Colin Jackson is one of the best inspirations for young Welsh people because he is for me, and I admire him for all he has achived and that is what I am going to try and do, be the best like he is.
Fri May 19 10:42:39 2006
aimee pender glasgow
i think he is great
Thu Feb 2 09:14:59 2006
Sam Matthews, Wales
He is a great athlete and a amazing dancer, he should of won! And im sad hes retiring, we'll miss you Collin
Tue Jan 31 20:10:19 2006
every1 frm llanederyn high skewl
we all fink he is a wkd runner
Thu Jan 26 09:25:55 2006
Bien Constantino from Philippines
He's just a tough guy.So inspiring for the next champions. He is a legend.
He is my IDOL.His name will be equaled.
Thu Jan 19 03:22:41 2006
Jess wilton
I thought he was really good i didnt want him to retire
Mon Jan 2 08:08:05 2006
Anne Llanellli
Fabulous' he should have won Come Dancing
Sun Dec 18 15:01:21 2005
Nanzy, England
Fantastic athlete, gifted in more ways the one. He's a blessing and a great role model for all youths especially but even more so for black youths. Excellent performer.
Sun Nov 20 00:02:10 2005
Zoe from Cardiff
I once saw Colin in the local ASDA shop and I didn't know what to say as I have admired him for many years so i just left him alone!
Wed Nov 2 09:31:00 2005
Krysia and Patrick in Watten, France
Just great especially the dancing - just seen Strictly Come Dancing.
Sat Oct 29 19:26:01 2005
Fatimo from Trefforest
Colin inspires me, he is a set example of true aspiration. he is talented. has anyone been watching strictly come dancing? he is fab. colin, u r talented and strong. a fab dancer. i am your fan.
Mon Oct 24 15:33:05 2005
Felix, Cathays High School
I think he is a good example to the youth, showing that determination is the key to success. Well done "Sir Colin Jackson".
Thu Sep 29 10:32:25 2005
Steph, Derby
I think Colin is an incredible athlete! He has inspired many people that I know! I like my athletics but would never be able to do what he can! If he hadnt retired he would still be the great athlete which most of us know he is!
Wed Sep 14 18:06:50 2005
Jonathan Scourse from Llanedeyrn High School, Cardi
I reckon Colin Jackson was a good athlete and I think if he did not retire then he still would be today. If it wasn't for Mr Dyre he wouldn't be where he is today I think, cause Mr Dyre is a good PE teacher and he still is.
Sun Aug 28 21:28:47 2005
Anon
Collin is the world's greatest hurdler and this is proved by the fact no one else has run faster than him ever! He has great team spirit and will live forever in the books.
Wed Aug 10 10:26:41 2005
Jasmine Reah from Llnederyn high school
I am in Year 7 and I have heard that Colin will be coming to one of our assemblys.
Wed May 26 13:08:51 2004
Paul Shepherd from Llanedeyrn cardiff
I think he is a great athlete. Hopfully I may go his way, seeing as I went to his primary school, Springwood, Llanedeyrn High and I even work in Springwood!
Tue Apr 27 13:33:44 2004
Stefan Nieuwland from Ede (Holland)
I think Colin Jackson is a great example for the youth - he is one of the best athletes ever.
Mon Mar 15 19:03:43 2004
Gurpinder Dhaliwal
I once saw Colin Jackson in London. I was going to say hi, but I was so gobsmacked I didn’t. Also the man was doing his Christmas shopping - although I wish I had said 'hi' now. I think he’s an excellent athlete.
Fri Mar 12 12:02:14 2004
Michael Diop in Cardiff
How many events are there where the world record remains the same after 10 years as it does with Colin's 110m record? He has achieved so much for the sport and especially hurdling - which he has elevated to the status of the high status events such as the sprints. Sport will miss him on the track - although I look forward to his commentaries in the future.
Fri Mar 12 11:59:09 2004
Des Golton from Cardiff
About 25 years ago I was contacted by Mr Jackson senior to teach young Colin basic mathematics and physics. During our discussions I asked Colin if he was prepared to work. He said no as he had to train. Under those conditions I said to him your dad would be wasting his money paying me. It so turned out that Colin took the right decision - but if he wants to catch up on his maths and physics I am still his man!
Fri Mar 12 11:58:37 2004
Record breaking 110m hurdler
