Desmond Jackson
TRACK AND FIELD
T63
2024 Outlook: Simply making the Paralympic team is sweet vindication for Jackson, who missed the 2021 Games due to a PED violation caused by an unethical coach. He’s not expected to medal, but just being in Paris is a significant triumph.
Need to know:
• One-time Paralympian (2016)
• Was first disabled high school athlete in North Carolina history to compete against nondisabled racers
Personal:
Age: 24
Hometown: Durham, NC
Limb difference: Left above-knee
Read more:
Team USA page
IPC page
Desmond Jackson
TRACK AND FIELD
T63
2024 Outlook: Simply making the Paralympic team is sweet vindication for Jackson, who missed the 2021 Games due to a PED violation caused by an unethical coach. He’s not expected to medal, but just being in Paris is a significant triumph.
Need to know:
• One-time Paralympian (2016)
• Was first disabled high school athlete in North Carolina history to compete against nondisabled racers
Personal:
Age: 24
Hometown: Durham, NC
Limb difference: Left above-knee
Read more:
Team USA page
IPC page
