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Jackie Joyner-Kersee quotes

American Athlete March 3, 1962

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When I was in elementary school, we weren't allowed to do sports other than cheerleading. By junior high, they let us play, but we had to come back after 6:30 p. m. to practice because there was only one gymnasium and the boys used it first. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Some people are embarrassed to say they came from East St. Louis, Ill., but now more people want to claim it. I grew up in a community center and I knew what it gave me. I always knew I wanted to give back and help people because people helped me. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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
Jackie Joyner-Kersee quote: "I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me..."
I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
When I started competing, you had to have your coach there. Now you can be coached from a home office via Skype or video. That's not the same as having them on the field with you. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee quote: "It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and..."
It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee quote: "Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind."
Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
I was diagnosed with asthma when I was 18 during my freshman year at UCLA. I refused to accept it - and I hid it from my coaches and teammates. But ignoring my problem didn't make it go away. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee quote: "There are a lot of other people that really play a significant..."
There are a lot of other people that really play a significant role in helping you become an Olympian. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee quote: "I might attempt Zumba. I haven't yet, but I thought it would..."
I might attempt Zumba. I haven't yet, but I thought it would be a lot of fun and different. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee quote: "Once I leave this earth, I know I've done something that will..."
Once I leave this earth, I know I've done something that will continue to help others. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee quote: "I set my sights on making an Olympic team, not realizing how..."
I set my sights on making an Olympic team, not realizing how tough it was going to be. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee quote: "Give back in some way. Always be thoughtful of others."
Give back in some way. Always be thoughtful of others. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee quote: "Even at 10 or 12, I was a hot, fast little cheerleader."
Even at 10 or 12, I was a hot, fast little cheerleader. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
What people need to know is that asthma isn't a minor 'wheeze-disease.' It kills over five thousand people in America every year, and I could've been one of them. Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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