Donald Jackson - Track and Field - Air Force Academy Athletics

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Donald Jackson

Donald Jackson

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Cumming, Ga.
High School:
South Forsyth
Position:
1500m, Steeplechase, 5000m

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time regional champion...won the regional cross country title in 2006...placed first in the region in the 1600-meter run during the 2009 season...school record holder in the 800- and 1600-meter events...named to 2008 Team Georgia in cross country...two-time Team Metro-Atlanta selection...three-year qualifier to the state championship in swimming...member of the National Honor Society...member of the Beta Club. PERSONAL: Son of Donald and Sharon Jackson...nickname is 'Gator'...has two siblings, Jordan and Randi...majoring in computer programming...future plans include becoming a helicopter pilot...hobbies include playing the guitar and participating in other sports...did not start running until sophomore year of high school...spent 12 years playing baseball and nine years playing football...has one aunt and two uncles that serve in the military...member of Cadet Squadron 14.

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