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 beginchampiongrassroots Change image and share on social
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 fostergamegeneration Change image and share on social
As you grow older and young people come up to you with their history books, you realize that some of the things I have been able to do have been impactful. But for me, I try to keep everything in perspective and stay humble. Jackie Joyner-Kersee bookgrowhistory 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
Teaching kids about health and fitness is important to me. It's about being fit for life. Jackie Joyner-Kersee fitfitnesshealth Change image and share on social
My denial and irresponsible attitude about asthma put me at great risk and caused me so much needless suffering. My hope is that the kids I talk to learn to open up about their asthma, become educated about their condition, and seek help. Jackie Joyner-Kersee asthmaattitudecause share on social
I love track and field, but I also know the day will come when I will have to do something else. Jackie Joyner-Kersee dayfieldlove Change image and share on social
I set my sights on making an Olympic team, not realizing how tough it was going to be. Jackie Joyner-Kersee makeolympicrealize Change image and share on social
Even though I'm not a competitive athlete, I have to still maintain things and try to keep myself fit because I am at that age where I need to make sure to get those regular checkups and make sure everything is in tact. Jackie Joyner-Kersee ageathletecheckup 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
