Career
He has competed in five Paralympic Games winning gold medals in three consecutive Games. His loss to Cuban Isao Rafael Cruz Alonso ended a winning streak that had lasted 162 bouts. Jackson claims that he was off the mat and that the points should not have been awarded.
After the match the referee watched a video recording of the incident and confirmed the decision.
Jackson remains Britain"s most successful judo competitor. In 2008 Jackson was forced to retire from judo competition after suffering a back injury.
He began to focus on tandem cycling and partnered Barney Storey. Based on his experiences of disability sport he is also a motivational speaker.