The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan Colin Jackson
Nov 5, 2025
Colin Jackson, a former world champion and Olympic silver medallist, candidly shares his journey after elite sports. He discusses his struggle with eating disorders and how he's rebuilt a healthy relationship with food. Colin emphasizes fitness for longevity over vanity, revealing insights about his youthful Caribbean upbringing and the pressures of fame. He reflects on his close bond with his nephew and mentor role for young athletes, all while embracing the joys of simplicity and functional living.
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Prioritize Mobility Over Looks
- Prioritize mobility and spinal health to preserve youthfulness and function as you age.
- Build fitness that keeps you upright, flexible and functional rather than chasing past athletic extremes.
Becoming A Surrogate Dad
- Colin became a surrogate dad to his nephew, taking him skiing and snowboarding from age five.
- He describes a close, playful bond and enjoying uncle freedoms while supporting the young man.
First-Generation Identity Strain
- Colin recounts strict Caribbean parenting and the isolation of first-generation immigrant families.
- He reflects on feeling neither fully Jamaican nor fully British while finding identity through success.