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Jackie Joyner - Kersee

Jackie Joyner - Kersee. By: Georgia Lawson. Vital Statistics. Jackie was born on march 3, 1962 in East St. Louis, Illinois. Family Facts. Jackie married her controversial coach , Bob Kersee Al Joyner her brother is also an Olympic gold medalist Jackie retired from track in 2001 at age 38

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Jackie Joyner - Kersee

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  1. Jackie Joyner - Kersee By: Georgia Lawson

  2. Vital Statistics • Jackie was born on march 3, 1962 in East St. Louis, Illinois

  3. Family Facts • Jackie married her controversial coach , Bob Kersee • Al Joyner her brother is also an Olympic gold medalist • Jackie retired from track in 2001 at age 38 • Jackie started a youth center foundation to encourage her kids and other kids to play sports

  4. Educational Background • Jackie did track and field at UCLA • Her first sport was basketball • She was an U.S. Athlete • Jackie kept her grades up so she could be a high school athlete

  5. Accomplishments • Jackie won 1st place in 1984 Summer Olympics • Jackie had a professional basketball career • Jackie won 4th place in the world champion ships in Tokyo

  6. Interesting Facts • Jackie beat the worlds longest jump of 24 ½ feet • She has won gold medals in the long jump • Jackie is in the National Track & Field Hall of Fame

  7. How this person impacted my life today Jackie inspires me to never give up because of all of her accomplishments

  8. Websites • www.hickoksports. Com • www.biography. Com • www.answers. Com

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