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-KerseeThe 2012 London Olympic Games fostered a generation of hope. I witnessed women participating for the very first time, representing every nation.
Jackie Joyner-KerseeI set my sights on making an Olympic team, not realizing how tough it was going to be.
Jackie Joyner-KerseePeople assuming that because I'm a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit.
Jackie Joyner-KerseeWe 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