JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE Inspirational Track & Field Stars by Shizuka Jackie Joyner-Kersee Photo permission from starlinkproductions.com QUOTE The only thing I can say is that I gave 100 percent all the time...I never gave up. ...Jackie Joyner-Kersee GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT Jackie Joyner-Kersee won gold medals in both the heptathlon and the long jump, in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea. Shizuka, with medal WHAT INSPIRED ME Jackie did well in so many track & field events, at a time when it was thought that girls weren't supposed to do track. FACTS Jackie Joyner-Kersee was born on March 3, 1962 in East St.Louis, Illinois. EDITOR'S NOTE Shizuka will be highlighting her favorite track stars with quotes, greatest accomplishments, inspiration, and facts. If you would also like to do one of these pages, please keep it short and send info to KR, PO Box 209, Fiskdale, MA 01518 If are 13 years or older (or under the age of 13 and have a PIN) you may email your story to carol.kids@rodale.com Privacy Policy of Kids Running