James Beckford
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| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men's athletics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 1996 Atlanta | Long jump | |
James Beckford (born January 9, 1975 in Saint Mary, Jamaica) is a Jamaican athlete competing in the long jump.
[edit] Achievements
- 2004 Olympic Games - fourth place
- 2004 World Indoor Championships in Athletics - silver medal
- 2003 World Championships in Athletics - silver medal
- 2001 World Championships in Athletics - seventh place
- 1999 World Indoor Championships in Athletics - fifth place
- 1997 World Championships in Athletics - fourth place
- 1997 World Indoor Championships in Athletics - fifth place
- 1996 Olympic Games - silver medal
- 1995 World Championships in Athletics - silver medal
| Preceded by James Adams |
Jamaica Sportsman of the Year 1995 – 1996 |
Succeeded by Deon Burton |
| Preceded by Michael Blackwood |
Jamaica Sportsman of the Year 2003 |
Succeeded by Danny McFarlane |
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