Welcome to the official
website of
Olympic legend
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Having been named by Sports Illustrated as the
'Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century', Jackie
Joyner-Kersee's athletic credentials are unquestionably among the
best ever, in all of sport. A six time Olympic medalist, including
three Olympic gold medals, Joyner-Kersee dominated the Olympic
heptathlon and long jump events throughout her career which spanned
four Olympic Games. Astonishingly, despite the advancements in
technology and training used by athletes around the world over the
last two decades, Jackie Joyner-Kersee still holds the World
Heptathlon Record she set over 20 years ago at the 1988 Olympic
Games in Seoul, Korea.
Jackie Joyer-Kersee's bio
In addition to her remarkable accomlishments on the field of competition, Joyner-Kersee has defined her post-athletic career as a philanthropist, a dynamic public speaker, and a tireless advocate for children's education, health issue, racial equality, social reform and women's rights. In 1988, Joyner-Kersee established the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation as the vehicle through which she provides youth, adults and families with the resources to improve their quality of life.
Jackie Joyer-Kersee Foundation
Jackie Joyer-Kersee's bio
In addition to her remarkable accomlishments on the field of competition, Joyner-Kersee has defined her post-athletic career as a philanthropist, a dynamic public speaker, and a tireless advocate for children's education, health issue, racial equality, social reform and women's rights. In 1988, Joyner-Kersee established the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation as the vehicle through which she provides youth, adults and families with the resources to improve their quality of life.
Jackie Joyer-Kersee Foundation
