Chase Jackson

Chase Foster Jackson OLY (née Ealey; born July 20, 1994) is an American track and field athlete who competes in shot put and discus throw.

[5][6] Her parents met while her father was in the U.S. Army and was stationed at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico; they moved to Riverton, Illinois, where Jackson lived the first years of her life.

[11] Jackson placed 1st in both shot put and the 100 m sprint at the 2011 New Mexico 4A State Track and Field Championships, with a throw of 12.8968 m (42 ft 3+1⁄2 in), and a time of 12.52 seconds.

[17][7] Jackson shared how she dealt with mental challenges of competing on the global stage at 2019 World Championship and how she was recovering from COVID-19 in Winter 2021.

In 2023, Jackson achieved her personal best in shot put at the World Outdoor Championships, with a final result of 20.43 m (67 ft 0 in).