Jackie Joyner-Kersee quotes

Jackie Joyner-Kersee is an American track and field athlete, widely regarded as one of the greatest female athletes of all time. Her achievements include multiple Olympic gold medals in the heptathlon and long jump. She is admired for her strength, versatility, and commitment to community service. Here are 40 of her quotes:

It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret. (Jackie Joyner-Kersee)
Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind. View quote
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There are many women who came before me who didn't really have the same opportunities that I have had. That's why I always wanted to be a great ambassador - not only today's generation - but for the women who really didn't have a voice, but who paved the way for me. View quote
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There are few restrictions on your life with asthma, as long as you take care of yourself. View quote
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All I ever wanted really, and continue to want out of life, is to give 100 percent to whatever I'm doing and to be committed to whatever I'm doing and then let the results speak for themselves. Also to never take myself or people for granted and always be thankful and grateful to the people who helped me. View quote
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Give back in some way. Always be thoughtful of others. View quote
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We live in a world where sports have the potential to bridge the gap between racism, sexism and discrimination. The 2012 Olympic Games was a great start but hopefully what these games taught us is that if women are given an opportunity on an equal playing field the possibilities for women are endless. View quote
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I don't think being an athlete is unfeminine. I think of it as a kind of grace. View quote
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It wasn't until I was 14 and watched the 1976 Olympic games on television that I really started to dream about the big time. I remember seeing Evelyn Ashford in the 100 meters, and she was going to UCLA. View quote
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Teaching kids about health and fitness is important to me. It's about being fit for life. View quote
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Ask any athlete: We all hurt at times. I'm asking my body to go through seven different tasks. To ask it not to ache would be too much. (Jackie Joyner-Kersee)
I have this burning desire to get out there and do my best. It's as if I'm keeping it all in a little bottle, and it's all going to come out when I do the best I'm capable of doing. View quote
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I was diagnosed with asthma when I was 18 during my freshman year at UCLA. I refused to accept it - and I hid it from my coaches and teammates. But ignoring my problem didn't make it go away. View quote
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The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren't listening. View quote
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My passion for giving is no different than yours. I give because it's in my heart to give. I give because I was taught to give at a very early age. This is how I developed my passion for giving. View quote
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As you grow older and young people come up to you with their history books, you realize that some of the things I have been able to do have been impactful. But for me, I try to keep everything in perspective and stay humble. View quote
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Quality training is what I do now; before it was a combination of both quality and quantity. Now I'm not trying to be a world-class athlete, I don't need to train at that level. It's about being fit, fit for life. View quote
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My denial and irresponsible attitude about asthma put me at great risk and caused me so much needless suffering. My hope is that the kids I talk to learn to open up about their asthma, become educated about their condition, and seek help. View quote
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Once I leave this earth, I know I've done something that will continue to help others. View quote
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I'm more of a hands-on person. I like working with young people from the standpoint of providing support for the grassroots programs. State, national and Olympic champions begin at a grassroots level. View quote
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I love track and field, but I also know the day will come when I will have to do something else. (Jackie Joyner-Kersee)
I would like 'I Dream of Genie' powers. View quote
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I set my sights on making an Olympic team, not realizing how tough it was going to be. View quote
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I've had asthma my entire life. View quote
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When I started competing, you had to have your coach there. Now you can be coached from a home office via Skype or video. That's not the same as having them on the field with you. View quote
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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Occupation: American Athlete
Born: March 3, 1962
Quotes count: 40