Jackie Joyner-Kersee

There are a lot of other people that really play a significant role in helping you become an Olympian. ↗

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

#helping #lot #olympian #other #people

There are few restrictions on your life with asthma, as long as you take care of yourself. ↗

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

#care #few #life #long #restrictions

What people need to know is that asthma isn't a minor 'wheeze-disease.' It kills over five thousand people in America every year, and I could've been one of them. ↗

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

#asthma #been #could #every #five

When I started competing, you had to have your coach there. Now you can be coached from a home office via Skype or video. That's not the same as having them on the field with you. ↗

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

#coached #competing #field #had #having

Your environment doesn't define you. I don't have a lot of money, but I can help train people and I can talk to people. We can all be mentors to the next generation. ↗

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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