I'm a realist and I always have been. Quality training is what I do now; before it was a combination of both quality and quantity. Now I'm not trying to be a world-class athlete, I don't need to train at… — 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
