World Figure Skating Champion:
Donald Jackson won the men's title at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1962. Donald Jackson was the first Canadian male figure skater to win the World Figure Skating Championships. He received seven perfect 6.0 scores at that event.
Olympic Bronze Medalist and Canadian Figure Skating Champion:
Donald Jackson won the bronze medal at the Olympics in 1960. He was the Canadian Senior Men's Figure Skating Champion in 1959, 1960, 1961 and 1962.
Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Family:
Don Jackson was born on April 2, 1940 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada to Pat and George Jackson. He has one brother named Bill. His wife's name is Barbara. He has five children: Don , Derek, Michael, Jeannine and Stephanie.
Honors:
Some of Don Jackson's honors include being a member of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame; he is also a member of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame. He was made a member of the Order of Canada in 1997.
Co-Founder of the Jackson Skate Company:
Donald Jackson is a co-founder of the Jackson Skate Company. The company was founded with his brother, Bill Jackson, in 1966. They partnered with the Bauer Skate Company and developed a Jackson line of figure skates. Jackson Skates are worn by figure skaters of all ages and all levels and are one of the most popular brands of figure skates in the world.
First Triple Lutz:
Donald Jackson is the first person to land a triple lutz in an international figure skating competition. He landed the jump on March 15, 1962 at the World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, Czechoslovakia.
"Donald Jackson - King of Blades":
A biography was written about Don Jackson called Donald Jackson: King of Blades. The book's author is George Gross and the book was published in 1977. The book tells the story of Donald Jackson's life as an amateur and professional figure skater. Don Jackson is called the "King of Blades" because of this book.
- Review of Donald Jackson: King of Blades
Donald Jackson: King of Blades
Ice Follies Star:
After winning the World Figure Skating Championships in 1962, Donald Jackson turned professional and toured with Ice Follies.
Training:
Donald Jackson was coached by Otto Gold, Pierre Brunet, and Sheldon Galbraith. His skating training took place in Canada and in the United States.
Figure Skating Coach:
Donald Jackson is a coach with the Minto Skating Club in Ottawa, Canada. He coaches freestyle and ice dancing.
