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Also Known As Jacqueline Joyner • Jacqueline Joyner-Kersee
Born March 3, 1962 (age 64) • East Saint Louis • Illinois
Awards And Honors Olympic Games

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee in a red and white USA uniform throws a javelin during the heptathlon at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, wearing bib number 578.
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