Jackie Joyner-Kersee

I'm more of a hands-on person. I like working with young people from the standpoint of providing support for the grassroots programs. State, national and Olympic champions begin at a grassroots level. ↗

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

#champions #grassroots #hands-on #i #level

I'm not shy. I'm modest, but I'm very outgoing. ↗

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

#modest #outgoing #shy #very

I've had asthma my entire life. ↗

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

#entire #entire life #had #i #life

My passion for giving is no different than yours. I give because it's in my heart to give. I give because I was taught to give at a very early age. This is how I developed my passion for giving. ↗

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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Once I leave this earth, I know I've done something that will continue to help others. ↗

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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People assume that because I'm a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit. ↗

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

#athlete #because #bit #dance #great

People assuming that because I'm a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit. ↗

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

#athlete #because #bit #dance #great

Teaching kids about health and fitness is important to me. It's about being fit for life. ↗

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

#being #fit #fitness #health #important

The 2012 London Olympic Games fostered a generation of hope. I witnessed women participating for the very first time, representing every nation. ↗

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

#every nation #first #first time #fostered #games

The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren't listening. ↗

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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