BBC SPORT | Athletics | Jackson's Madrid misery

Colin Jackson's final outdoor race for Great Britain ended in disaster, with the world record-holder coming home eighth in the 110m hurdles at the World Cup in Madrid.

I have still got the indoor season to look forward to and I did not want to break my leg

Colin Jackson

The Welshman clipped the first hurdle, knocked over the third and then veered out of his lane in one of the most embarrassing races of his career.

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Jackson, who has won 25 major championship medals in 18 seasons, hobbled home in 22.16 seconds, with victory going to Cuban Olympic champion Anier Garcia.

Results from Madrid

Jackson's misfortune summed up what was a disappointing World Cup campaign for Britain.

Before the two-day event started, they had hopes of finishing as high as fourth.

They eventually had to settle for seventh in the nine-team event, a massive 48 points behind winners Africa.

Jonathon Edwards took victory in the triple jump
Edwards was Britain's only success in Madrid
Jackson was in reflective mood after his run, saying: "Things like this don't really get me down.

"It's something that you've got to think: 'OK, it happened let's move on swiftly and safely and make sure you bounce back.'"

Jackson's Munich glory

Jonathan Edwards got Britain's only World Cup win, claiming victory in the triple jump.

The world record-holder's final-round leap of 17.34m was enough to beat American Walter Davis (17.23), with European champion Christian Olsson in third.

In the javelin, European champion Steve Backley failed to win his fourth World Cup title, finishing fourth.


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