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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Discover the inspiring journey of Jackie Joyner-Kersee, an iconic athlete known for her Olympic achievements in heptathlon and long jump. From her upbringing in Missouri to founding a youth center, Jackie's legacy continues to inspire generations.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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  1. Jackie Joyner-Kersee Celebrating Women’s History Month

  2. Background Information • Jackie Joyner was born on March 3, 1962. • She grew up in East St. Louis, Missouri. • She ran track and played basketball at UCLA in California.

  3. Important Facts • Jackie married her coach, Bob Kersee, in 1986. • Jackie’s brother, Al Joyner, is also an Olympic gold medalist. • Jackie’s sister-in-law is the late track star Florence Griffith Joyner.

  4. Accomplishments • Jackie won a silver medal during the 1984 Olympics, and gold medals in the 1988 & 1992 Olympics in the heptathlon. • Jackie won a gold medal in 1988, and a bronze medal in 1992 in the long jump. • Jackie holds the American record for the long jump, and the world record for the heptathlon .

  5. Conclusion • Jackie suffers from exercise-induced asthma. • Jackie retired from track and field in 2001 at 38 years old. • Jackie started the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Youth Center Foundation to encourage kids in her underprivileged hometown to play sports.

  6. Bibliography • www.biography.com

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