Jackie Joyner-Kersee (born 1962) was a United States long jumper.
About Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jacqueline Joyner-Kersee, née Joyner, is an American former track and field athlete who competed in both the heptathlon and long jump. She won three gold, one silver, and two bronze Olympic medals at four different Olympic Games. Joyner-Kersee was also a four-time gold medalist at the world championships. Since 1988, she has held the world record for heptathlon.
Notable works:
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Awards:
Associated Press Athlete of the Year|Track & Field News Athlete of the Year|James E. Sullivan Award|Jesse Owens Award|Library of Congress Living Legend|Silver Anniversary Awards|Doctor of Humane Letters|Honda Sports Award for Track & Field|Phoenix Award|honorary degree from Spelman College|Order of Lincoln
