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-KerseeI love track and field, but I also know the day will come when I will have to do something else.
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-KerseeGirls playing sports is not about winning gold medals. It's about self-esteem, learning to compete and learning how hard you have to work in order to achieve your goals.
Jackie Joyner-KerseeThe glory of sport comes from dedication, determination and desire. Achieving success and personal glory in athletics has less to do with wins and losses than it does with learning how to prepare yourself so that at the end of the day, whether on the track or in the office, you know that there was nothing more you could have done to reach your ultimate goal.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee