Bob Jackson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robert Scott "Bob"•Jackson |
| Used name | Bob•Jackson |
| Born | 5 March 1957 in Alhambra, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 193 cm / 86 kg |
| Affiliations | Camden Swim Club |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
A backstroker, Bob Jackson competed at the 1975 Pan American Games, winning a silver in the 100 metre backstroke and bronze in the 200 back. He attended the University of Arizona, starting after the Montréal Olympics, where he also played water polo. At both the 1978 World Championships and the 1979 Pan American Games, Jackson won gold medals in the 100 backstroke and the medley relay. Jackson was inducted into the University of Arizona Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Bob Jackson | |||
| 100 metres Backstroke, Men (Olympic) | 6 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (2–1–1 1975 Ciudad de México SWI silver: 100 m backstroke, bronze: 200 m backstroke; 1979 San Juan SWI gold: 100 m backstroke and 4×100 m medley relay)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Aquatics Championships (2–0–0 1978 West Berlin SWI gold: 100 m backstroke and 4×100 m medley relay)