Jackson comes back strong in Konigssee

Jackson last competed at the top level at the Winter Olympics in Sochi 22 months ago before missing all of the 2014/15 season with a long-standing Achilles injury.

He won silver on European Cup duty in Winterberg last week and wasted little time in reminding the world that he belongs with the very best as he and his crew of Brad Hall, Bruce Tasker and Ben Simons beat 16 other sleds in the final World Cup event of the calendar year in Konigssee.

"I'm delighted for John Jackson: it's been a long road back and to finish in the top 10 on his first World Cup race since Sochi is a huge plus," said Great Britain Bobsleigh's Performance Director Gary Anderson.

"John and his crew - all of whom are also pilots on our Accelerated Driver Programme - produced two strong runs and they've set a platform for us to kick on in the New Year.

"Our start times for both our crews show we are one of the best in the world in that department and that is very important as we build towards the World Championships in Igls in February."

Jackson and his team finished less than half a second outside the medals, finishing seventh and ninth on their runs, while German driver Nico Walther won the event.

Sportsbeat 2015