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Athlete
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Famoose for
Excelling in both the heptathlon and long jump.
Heptathlon record · Olympic double
- Born
- 3 March 1962
- Birthplace
- East St. Louis, United States
More people
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is an American former athlete whose combined-event performances set a formidable standard.
Early life
Illinois
Grew up in East St. Louis.
College
Competed in athletics and basketball at UCLA.
Career
- 1980s
International development
Rose in combined events and long jump.
- 1988–1992
Olympic peak
Won three gold medals.
- Later career
Continued medals
Remained competitive through the 1996 Olympics.
Achievements
Heptathlon record
Scored 7,291 points.
Olympic double
Won heptathlon and long-jump gold.
Title defence
Retained the Olympic heptathlon crown.
Beyond athletics
Community
Established a foundation serving young people.
Health
Competed while managing asthma.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Steve Dykes, Los Angeles Times. CC BY 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
