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Jackie Joyner-Kersee
1962-present
Who Is Jackie Joyner-Kersee?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is one of the greatest track and field athletes in American history.
The first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the long jump and the first woman to compile more than 7,000 points in the seven-event heptathlon, Joyner-Kersee went on to win three golds, a silver and two bronze medals over four separate Olympics.
She was named Sports Illustrated for Women's top female athlete of the 20th century.
Quick Facts
FULL NAME: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
BORN: March 3, 1962
BIRTHPLACE: East St. Louis, Illinois
SPOUSE: Bob Kersee (1986-present)
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Pisces
Early Hardship and Athletic Success
Joyner-Kersee was born on March 3, 1962, in East St.
Louis, Illinois. The daughter of teenage parents, she endured financial hardship while growing up, but soon rose above the pack with her athletic prowess.
As a teen, she won the National Junior Pentathlon championships four years in a ro