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Jackie Joyner-Kersee quotes

American Athlete March 3, 1962

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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. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
I have this burning desire to get out there and do my best. It's as if I'm keeping it all in a little bottle, and it's all going to come out when I do the best I'm capable of doing. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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
Ask any athlete: We all hurt at times. I'm asking my body to go through seven different tasks. To ask it not to ache would be too much. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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
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
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
Jackie Joyner-Kersee quote: "I would like 'I Dream of Genie' powers."
I would like 'I Dream of Genie' powers. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
I really do miss playing basketball. I don't play a lot of pick-up games. But I do like using basketball as a form of cross training. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee quote: "People assume that because I'm a great athlete, I can dance...."
People assume that because I'm a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Your environment doesn't define you. I don't have a lot of money, but I can help train people and I can talk to people. We can all be mentors to the next generation. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee quote: "The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out..."
The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren't listening. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee quote: "I don't think being an athlete is unfeminine. I think of it as..."
I don't think being an athlete is unfeminine. I think of it as a kind of grace. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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
My passion for giving is no different than yours. I give because it's in my heart to give. I give because I was taught to give at a very early age. This is how I developed my passion for giving. Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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