Jackson, Grace (1961–)
Jackson, Grace (1961–)
Jamaican-born track-and-field athlete. Born June 14, 1961, in St. Ann, Jamaica.
Won the 200 meters and 400 meters at the International Amateur Athletic Federation Grand Prix (1988); won the silver medal in the 200 meters at Seoul Olympics (1988).
See also Women in World History.
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