Competing in both track and field and basketball for the Bruins I have a lot of great memories to choose from. But my all-time favorite moment in collegiate sports has to be in 1982 when we won UCLA's first NCAA title in track. Jackie Joyner-Kersee basketballbruinchoose 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
Once I leave this earth, I know I've done something that will continue to help others. Jackie Joyner-Kersee continueearthhave 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
Give back in some way. Always be thoughtful of others. Jackie Joyner-Kersee backgivethoughtful Change image and share on social
Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind. Jackie Joyner-Kersee agebarrierlimitation Change image and 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
People assume 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 would like 'I Dream of Genie' powers. Jackie Joyner-Kersee dreamgeniepower Change image and share on social
There are many women who came before me who didn't really have the same opportunities that I have had. That's why I always wanted to be a great ambassador - not only today's generation - but for the women who really didn't have a voice, but who paved the way for me. Jackie Joyner-Kersee ambassadorgenerationgreat share on social