JoynerKersee

Joyner-Kersee, born Jackie Joyner-Kersee on March 31, 1962, is a retired American track and field athlete, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, a nine-time World Championship medalist, and a 13-time World Cup medalist. Joyner-Kersee is known for her exceptional versatility, having competed in both the long jump and heptathlon events.

In the long jump, Joyner-Kersee set a world record of 7.49 meters in 1994, a mark that stood for 23 years. She also won the gold medal in the long jump at the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games. In the heptathlon, she won the gold medal at the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games, and set a world record of 7,291 points in 1994.

Joyner-Kersee's athletic career was marked by numerous achievements and records. She was the first woman to win the Heptathlon at three consecutive World Championships, a feat she accomplished in 1987, 1991, and 1993. She also won the Heptathlon at the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games, becoming the first woman to win the event at two consecutive Games.

Joyner-Kersee's versatility and dominance in both the long jump and heptathlon made her a formidable competitor. She retired from competitive athletics in 1996, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest athletes in the history of track and field.