---
"title": "Jackson State’s Michael Tinsley Wins Silver Medal In Olympic 400-meter hurdles"
"description": "Jackson State alumnus Michael Tinsley earned a silver medal in the 400-meter hurdles of the 2012 Summer Olympics games in London on Monday. Tinsley finished the race with a personal best of 47.91 seconds and credits his time at Jackson State for contributing to his success. “I remember all the support I got from the […]"
"date": "2012-08-06"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "HBCU Sports"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2012/08/06/jackson-states-michael-tinsley-wins-silver-medal-in-olympic-400-meter-hurdles/"
"categories":
  - "Other Sports"
"tags":
  - "Jackson State"
---

# Jackson State’s Michael Tinsley Wins Silver Medal In Olympic 400-meter hurdles

[![](http://www.tspnsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Block-JSU-Logo.jpg "Block-JSU-Logo")](http://www.tspnsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Block-JSU-Logo.jpg)Jackson State alumnus Michael Tinsley earned a silver medal in the 400-meter hurdles of the 2012 Summer Olympics games in London on Monday. Tinsley finished the race with a personal best of 47.91 seconds and credits his time at Jackson State for contributing to his success. “I remember all the support I got from the faculty when I was there,” he said. “JSU gave me an opportunity to get an education and to do what I love to do, which is run track.”