Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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Summary
Jackie Joyner-Kersee was born on March 3, 1962[1], in East St. Louis[2]. She has worked as a basketball player[3], athletics competitor[4], long jumper[5], heptathlete[6], and athlete[7]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,214 views/month, #6,777 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Bob Kersee[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Educated at: East St. Louis Lincoln High School[13]
- Award received: Library of Congress Living Legend[14], Honda Sports Award for Track & Field[15], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[16], Phoenix Award[17], Doctor of Humane Letters[18], James E. Sullivan Award[19], Jesse Owens Award[20], Track & Field News Athlete of the Year[21], Silver Anniversary Awards[22], honorary degree from Spelman College[23], Order of Lincoln[24]
- Sex or gender: female[25]
- Member of sports team: UCLA Bruins[26]
- Commons category: Jackie Joyner-Kersee[27]
- Position played on team / speciality: small forward[28]
- Sport: athletics[29], basketball[30]
- Family name: Joyner[31], Kersee[32]
- Given name: Jackie[33], Jacqueline[34]
- Record held: women's heptathlon world record progression[35]
- Medical condition: asthma[36]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[37], Great Women Athletes of the 20th Century[38]
- Participant in: 1996 Summer Olympics[39], 1992 Summer Olympics[40], 1988 Summer Olympics[41], 1984 Summer Olympics[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Country for sport: United States[44]
- Name in native language: Jackie Joyner-Kersee[45]
- Height: 178[46]
- Mass: 66[47]
- Sports discipline competed in: heptathlon[48], long jump[49]
- Sibling: Al Joyner[50]
Why It Matters
Jackie Joyner-Kersee has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] She is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Jackie Joyner-Kersee born?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee's place of birth was East St. Louis[2].
Who was Jackie Joyner-Kersee married to?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee's spouses include Bob Kersee[9].
What did Jackie Joyner-Kersee do for work?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee worked as a basketball player[3], athletics competitor[4], long jumper[5], heptathlete[6], and athlete[7].
Where did Jackie Joyner-Kersee go to school?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee was educated at East St. Louis Lincoln High School[13].
What awards did Jackie Joyner-Kersee receive?
Honors received include Library of Congress Living Legend[14], Honda Sports Award for Track & Field[15], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[16], and Phoenix Award[17].