It's important to me to try and expose young people to the things they believe are off-limits to them. I tell them,… — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
Some people are embarrassed to say they came from East St. Louis, Ill., but now more people want to claim it. I… — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
I always have been trying to work on the other side of Jackie, and that is, making sure that my appearance, that… — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
My denial and irresponsible attitude about asthma put me at great risk and caused me so much needless suffering. My hope is… — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
Growing up in the time of Title IX - it was passed when I was 10 - I got a front-row seat… — 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
