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Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Jackie Joyner-Kersee, born on March 3, 1962, is a former American Olympic athlete who achieved significant success in the 1980s and 1990s, becoming one of the greatest athletes in women's track and field history. She won nine gold medals at the Olympics, including seven individual events and two relay events. Joyner-Kersee's main achievements were in the long jump and triple jump, where she set world records in both events. more

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