It wasn't until I was 14 and watched the 1976 Olympic games on television that I really started to dream about the big time. I remember seeing Evelyn Ashford in the 100 meters, and she was going to UCLA.
I'm always challenged by someone. - Jackie Joyner-Kersee
I'm always challenged by someone.
- Jackie Joyner-Kersee
If I stop to kick every barking dog I am not going to get where I'm going. - Jackie Joyner-Kersee
If I stop to kick every barking dog I am not going to get where I'm going.
The only person who can stop you from reaching your goals is you. - Jackie Joyner-Kersee
The only person who can stop you from reaching your goals is you.
I love track and field, but I also know the day will come when I will have to do something else. - Jackie Joyner-Kersee
I love track and field, but I also know the day will come when I will have to do something else.
The glory of sport comes from dedication, determination and desire. Achieving success and personal glory in athletics has less to do with wins and lo… - Jackie Joyner-Kersee
The glory of sport comes from dedication, determination and desire. Achieving success and personal glory in athletics has less to do with wins and lo…
I maintained my edge by always being a student; you will always have something new to learn. - Jackie Joyner-Kersee
I maintained my edge by always being a student; you will always have something new to learn.
Don't follow in any footprints, make your own prints. Because, you are the future of tomorrow. - Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Don't follow in any footprints, make your own prints. Because, you are the future of tomorrow.
Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind. - Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind.
Give back in some way. Always be thoughtful of others. - Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Give back in some way. Always be thoughtful of others.
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