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Madeline Jackson

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Madeline Jackson

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Birth dateJan 11, 1948
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Madeline Jackson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on January 11, 1948. She competes primarily in the 800m, 4x400m and JT.

Her personal bests include 1:58.5h in the 800m, 3:25.15 in the 4x400m, 40.05 in the JT and 2:37.3h in the 1000m. She has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
800 m
1:58.5h
#771 all-time
1000 Metres
2:37.3h
2012 season best
40.05
May 11, 2012 · Pasco, WA (USA)
2012 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver
Age
78 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 800 m 1:58.5h (#771 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:37.3h, 2012 season best 40.05 (May 11, 2012, Pasco, WA (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · 78 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:58.5HT
#771 all-time
4x400m
3:25.15
40.05
1000m
2:37.3HT
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games11-2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2012
JT
40.05-May 11, 2012-Pasco, WA (USA)
1981
800m
1:58.50-Jun 21, 1981
↑
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1980
800m
1:58.30-Jun 24, 1980
↑
Lausanne (SUI)
1976
800m
1:57.9-Aug 7, 1976
↑
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1976
1000m
2:37.3h-Jul 12, 1976-Montréal (CAN)
1972
800m
2:02.39-Sep 1, 1972
↑
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1972
4x400m
3:25.15-Sep 10, 1972-Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1968
800m
2:00.92-Oct 19, 1968
↑
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
40.05-May 11Pasco 4A CBBN Ch, Pasco, WA

1981

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:01.79-Sep 5Roma IAAF World Cup
800m
1:58.5HT-Jul 7Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
800m
1:58.50-Jun 21-

1980

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:02.2HT-Aug 31Rieti
800m
2:02.74-Aug 15Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
800m
1:58.30-Jun 24-
800m
1:58.75-Jun 15-

1976

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:57.9-Aug 7-
800m
2:07.25-Jul 24The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
800m
2:00.62-Jul 23The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
1000m
2:37.3HT-Jul 12Montréal
800m
1:59.8HT-Jun 22Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR
800m
2:00.71-Jun 6Golden Spike of Europe, Ostrava
800m
2:02.08-Jun 3Bratislava

1972

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:25.15-Sep 10The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
4x400m
3:28.6HT-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
4x400m
3:28.63-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games
800m
2:02.39-Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
2:02.63-Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

1968

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:00.92-Oct 19The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
800m
2:05.82-Oct 18The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
800m
2:08.74-Oct 17The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

Honours

6

Roma IAAF World Cup

800 Metres

1981
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The XX Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1972
🥇

The XIX Olympic Games

800 Metres

1968
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Madeline Jackson's 800 m personal best?

Madeline Jackson's 800 m personal best is 1:58.5h, set on Jul 7, 1981 in Stockholm (SWE), #771 on the all-time list.

Which events does Madeline Jackson compete in?

Madeline Jackson competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Madeline Jackson perform in 2012?

2012 season best: 40.05, set on May 11, 2012 in Pasco, WA (USA).

How many medals has Madeline Jackson won?

Madeline Jackson has won 2 Olympic Games medals.