Quote by Jackie Joyner-Kersee
When I was in elementary school, we werent allowed to do sports ot

When I was in elementary school, we werent allowed to do sports other than cheerleading. By junior high, they let us play, but we had to come back after 6:30 p.m. to practice because there was only one gymnasium and the boys used it first. – Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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The 2012 London Olympic Games fostered a generation of hope. I witnessed women participating for the very first time, representing every nation. – Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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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. – Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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All a manager has to do is keep eleven players happy — the eleven in the reserves. The first team are happy because they are in the first team. – Rodney Marsh, 1979

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Its become another dimension to who I am. I dont think Sports Illustrated is going to be wanting me. But who cares? Im at a different place in my life. – Cindy Crawford

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