The greatest finish line for me was finishing college - it was a pact I made with my mother, during a time when she fell ill. That happened during my Freshman year, and unfortunately she never saw me compete in… — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
I was diagnosed with asthma when I was 18 during my freshman year at UCLA. I refused to accept it - and I hid it from my coaches and teammates. But ignoring my problem didn't make it go away. — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
If I stop to kick every barking dog I am not going to get where I'm going. — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
Once I leave this earth, I know I've done something that will continue to help others. — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
Getting started as a volunteer anywhere can be a challenge to a lot of people. The biggest hurdle is that people think they have… — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
The rewards are going to come, but my happiness is just loving the sport and having fun performing. — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
There is something about seeing myself improve that motivates and excites me. — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
Teaching kids about health and fitness is important to me. It's about being fit for life. — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
Your environment doesn't define you. I don't have a lot of money, but I can help train people and I can talk to people.… — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
All I ever wanted really, and continue to want out of life, is to give 100 percent to whatever I'm doing and to be… — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
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… — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
We live in a world where sports have the potential to bridge the gap between racism, sexism and discrimination. The 2012 Olympic Games was… — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
When I started competing, you had to have your coach there. Now you can be coached from a home office via Skype or video.… — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
The London games mark the 24th anniversary of my winning two golds and setting the world record in the heptathlon. Someone is going to… — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
