Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jacqueline "Jackie" Joyner-Kerseeis an American retired track and field athlete, ranked among the all-time greatest athletes in the women's heptathlon as well as in the women's long jump. She won three gold, one silver, and two bronze Olympic medals, in those two events at four different Olympic Games. Sports Illustrated for Women magazine voted Joyner-Kersee the Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th century, just ahead of Babe Didrikson Zaharias...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRunner
Date of Birth3 March 1962
CitySt. Louis, MO
CountryUnited States of America
Jackie Joyner-Kersee quotes about
People assume that because I'm a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit.
I don't think there is a perfect athlete. But if I had to come close to picking someone who demonstrates all the traits that I feel an athlete should have, I would say the perfect athlete would be Tiger Woods. He has the ability, he's humble and he's very good at what he does.
Don't follow in any footprints, make your own prints. Because, you are the future of tomorrow.
Girls playing sports is not about winning gold medals. It's about self-esteem, learning to compete and learning how hard you have to work in order to achieve your goals.
I maintained my edge by always being a student; you will always have something new to learn.
The only person who can stop you from reaching your goals is you.
Give back in some way. Always be thoughtful of others.
I've had asthma my entire life.
Even at 10 or 12, I was a hot, fast little cheerleader.
I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well.
I love track and field, but I also know the day will come when I will have to do something else.
I'm a realist and I always have been.