Jade Johnson
Olympic long jumper, sports presenter
Jade Johnson is a British former athlete who specialized in the long jump. Born in 1980, she represented Team GB at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, winning silver at the European Championships. Johnson was known for her explosive speed and technical skill. In 2009, she competed on Strictly Come Dancing, but her time on the show was cut short due to a knee injury, which ultimately ended her athletics career. Despite this setback, she remains active in sports commentary and fitness advocacy, inspiring young athletes through coaching and motivational speaking. More on Wikipedia.
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Appearances as a Celebrity
Jade appeared as a celebrity in Season 7 (2009). where they were partnered with Ian Waite. They danced 8 dances, earning points with an average score of 7.72, finishing in 7th place.