James Beckford

Jamaican long jumper and Olympic participant

James Beckford - Jamaican long jumper and Olympic participant
Born

January 9th, 1975
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Jamaica

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Competed in long jump representing Jamaica at international championships. Achieved significant success during the 1990s and early 2000s. Notably placed fourth in the long jump at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Won gold medals at the 1995 World Championships and the 1999 Pan American Games. His performance established him as a prominent figure in track and field during his athletic career.

Fourth place at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics

Gold medal at the 1995 World Championships

Gold medal at the 1999 Pan American Games

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