Shawnti Jackson, born in 2005, is an American track and field athlete. Under her father's coaching, Olympian Bershawn Jackson, she gained recognition for her sprinting abilitiy during high school where she atteneded Wakefield High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jackson has made headlines by breaking indoor records and even earned a spot in the 2020 Olympic trials at the age of 15.
In 2022, Jackson set a new indoor high school national record in the 60m sprint at the Millrose Games. Her success continued with medals at the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships, including a bronze in the 100m. Shawnti Jackson's impressive achievements led her to commit to the University of Arkansas, where she'll further develop her sprinting talent under coach Chris Johnson. With a history of record-breaking performances and a promising future ahead, Shawnti Jackson is a rising star in American track and field.
