I set my sights on making an Olympic team, not realizing how tough it was going to be.
Jackie Joyner-KerseeWhen 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-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 person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren't listening.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee