Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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“All I ever wanted really, and continue to want out of life, is to give 100 percent to whatever I’m doing and to be committed to whatever I’m doing and then let the results speak for themselves. Also to never take myself or people for granted and always be thankful and grateful to the people…
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“We live in a world where sports have the potential to bridge the gap between racism, sexism and discrimination. The 2012 Olympic Games was a great start but hopefully what these games taught us is that if women are given an opportunity on an equal playing field the possibilities for women are endless.” -Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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“I do not take steroids. I never have. It’s sad to me that people want to point fingers. I don’t do that. That’s not me. I wouldn’t feel like a human being.” -Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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“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
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“Teaching kids about health and fitness is important to me. It’s about being fit for life.” -Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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“Teaching kids about health and fitness is important to me. It’s about being fit for life.” -Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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“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
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“The London games mark the 24th anniversary of my winning two golds and setting the world record in the heptathlon. Someone is going to want it records are made to be broken – it’s only a matter of time. I hope mine will outlive me.” -Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind. – Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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