People assuming that because I'm a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit. Jackie Joyner-Kersee assumeathletebite Change image and share on social
I always have been trying to work on the other side of Jackie, and that is, making sure that my appearance, that my image, is right; also, working in the job world, knowing how it is to wake up and go to a job. Jackie Joyner-Kersee appearanceimagejackie share on social
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 coachcompetefield Change image and share on social
The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren't listening. Jackie Joyner-Kersee listenlotmissis Change image and share on social
Some people are embarrassed to say they came from East St. Louis, Ill., but now more people want to claim it. I grew up in a community center and I knew what it gave me. I always knew I wanted to give back and help people because people helped me. Jackie Joyner-Kersee backcenterclaim share on social
Growing up in the time of Title IX - it was passed when I was 10 - I got a front-row seat to so many great moments in women's sports. Of course I didn't know it at the time. Jackie Joyner-Kersee frontgreatgrow Change image and share on social
When I was in elementary school, we weren't allowed to do sports other than cheerleading. By junior high, they let us play, but we had to come back after 6:30 p.m. to practice because there was only one gymnasium and the boys used it first. Jackie Joyner-Kersee allowbackboy share on social
I don't think there is a perfect athlete. But if I had to come close to picking someone who demonstrates all the traits that I feel an athlete should have, I would say the perfect athlete would be Tiger Woods. He has the ability, he's humble and he's very good at what he does. Jackie Joyner-Kersee abilityathleteclose share on social
I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well. The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren't listening. Jackie Joyner-Kersee athleticallyclassroomhelp Change image and share on social
Quality training is what I do now; before it was a combination of both quality and quantity. Now I'm not trying to be a world-class athlete, I don't need to train at that level. It's about being fit, fit for life. Jackie Joyner-Kersee athleteclasscombination share on social
