Your Favorite Olympians: Where Are They Now?

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Between 1984 and 1996, Jackie Joyner-Kersee took home six medals in the heptathlon and long jump. She earned the title Greatest Female Athlete of All Time y Sports Illustrated. She quickly became the blueprint for track-and-fields finest. She has served as a member of the USA Track & Field Board of Directors since 2012.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.