Bershawn "Batman" Jackson

- 2008 Olympic bronze medalist - 400m hurdle

- World Championships (two gold, one bronze)

Growing up in Florida, Bershawn proved to yield tremendous potential at the high school level where he earned his infamous nickname “Batman” from his flight-like running. While running for Miami Central he broke the state record in the 300 meter hurdles, thereafter securing a spot on the Saint Augustine’s University track and field team. As a Falcon, he won two national titles and set a Division II National Championship Record of 48.50 in the 400 meter hurdles.

After graduating, Bershawn’s career really took off. In 2005 he won the IAAF world title in the 400 meter hurdles. A few years later, he earned two consecutive bronze medals at major world sporting events - 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2009 IAAF World Championships. The seven-time World Champion and seven-time U.S. champion also took home Diamond League titles in 2010 and 2015. In 2008, Bershawn won Bronze medal in the 400m hurdle at the Summer Olympics.

Bershawn’s passion for developing world class athletic talent extends beyond his own legs. Attributing track to saving his life he wanted to give back to the sport. In 2015 he started Run U Xpress and now coaches over 60 youth athletes in North Carolina. Since retiring, he has brought his experience training and coaching to the Elite Sports Marketing & Management agency.