Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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“Jackie Joyner-Kersee,” East St. Louis Culture, accessed February 19, 2026, https://eaststlouisculture.siue.edu/items/show/2.
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Title
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Subject
Person
Description
Jacqueline Joyner was born in East St. Louis on March 3, 1962. She attended East St. Louis Lincoln Senior High School and went on to compete in four Olympic Games.
Publisher
East St. Louis Culture
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Birth Date
19620303
Birthplace
East St. Louis
Occupation
Philanthropist
Retired Athlete
Board of Directors, USA Track & Field
Biographical Text
Jackie Joyner-Kersee won three Olympic gold medals, two in Heptathlon and one in the Long jump.
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