Joyner-Kersee, Jackie
1962- · Contribution: 1988-1992
Track and field athlete
Widely considered one of the greatest multi-event track and field athletes in history
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1962, East St. Louis, Illinois
- Active since
- 1984
- Category
- Sports & Athletics
- Best known for
- One of the greatest multi-event athletes in history
Impact on the world
Joyner-Kersee mastered the sport's most demanding test, seven events across two days, at a level no one has matched since, redefining athletic versatility.
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