Olympics Quotes by Jackie Joyner-Kersee

If I stop to kick every barking dog I am not going to get where I'm going.

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Once I leave this earth, I know I've done something that will continue to help others.

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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

The rewards are going to come, but my happiness is just loving the sport and having fun performing.

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

There is something about seeing myself improve that motivates and excites me.

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

I've had asthma my entire life.

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Teaching kids about health and fitness is important to me. It's about being fit for life.

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Even at 10 or 12, I was a hot, fast little cheerleader.

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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

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

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

Give back in some way. Always be thoughtful of others.

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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

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

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