Track & Field· United States
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.
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Achievements
- Library of Congress Living Legend
- Honda Sports Award for Track & Field
- Associated Press Athlete of the Year
- Phoenix Award
- Doctor of Humane Letters
- Doctor of Humane Letters
- Doctor of Humane Letters
- James E. Sullivan Award
Background
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.
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