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 (twice each in heptathlon and long jump) at the world championships. Since 1988, she has held the world record for heptathlon.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Athlete
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American track and field athlete
Jackie Joyner-Kersee's Historical Timeline
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is born
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, American athlete, known for american track and field athlete, was born on 1963-03-03.
American athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee wins her second gold medal of the Seoul Olympics by taking the long jump with an O
American athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee wins her second gold medal of the Seoul Olympics by taking the long jump with an Olympic record leap of 7.40 m, having previously won the heptathlon
Associated Historical Events
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee is born
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, American athlete, known for american track and field athlete, was born on 1963-03-03.
American athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee wins her second gold medal of the Seoul Olympics by taking the long jump with an O
American athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee wins her second gold medal of the Seoul Olympics by taking the long jump with an Olympic record leap of 7.40 m, having previously won the heptathlon
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- When was Jackie Joyner-Kersee born?
- Jackie Joyner-Kersee was born on 1963-03-03 (American).
- What is Jackie Joyner-Kersee known for?
- American track and field athlete
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- Jackie Joyner-Kersee was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Jackie Joyner-Kersee is born, American athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee wins her second gold medal of the Seoul Olympics by taking the long jump with an O.