Table of Contents
- 1 What is Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation?
- 2 Where does Jackie Joyner-Kersee live now?
- 3 How do I contact Jackie Joyner-Kersee?
- 4 What did Jackie Joyner-Kersee accomplish?
- 5 Who holds the heptathlon world record?
- 6 Is Flo Jo still the fastest?
- 7 What did Jackie Joyner Kersee do in her retirement?
- 8 When did Jackie Joyner Kersee start Internet Essentials?
What is Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation?
The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation is a 501c(3) nonprofit whose mission is to instill youth in the Greater East St. Louis area with the dream, drive, and determination, necessary to succeed in academics, athletics and leadership.
Where does Jackie Joyner-Kersee live now?
Louis, Illinois. Lives in St. Louis County. Passion: Jackie is committed to ensuring that all children have access to quality after-school programs and safe places to play.
What are three important facts about Jackie Joyner-Kersee?
She won the Jesse Owens Award in both 1986 and 1987 for the best track and field athlete in the US. Joyner-Kersee was the first woman to score more than 7,000 points in the heptathlon event. Jackie had an injury in the 1996 Olympics or she would like have won a medal in the heptathlon as well.
When was the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation founded?
1988
In 1988 she established the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, which sought to help at-risk children, especially those living in her hometown of East St. Louis, Illinois. She later cofounded (2007) Athletes for Hope, which encouraged professional athletes to become active in charitable causes.
How do I contact Jackie Joyner-Kersee?
Address: c/o Jackie Joyner-Kersee Boys and Girls Club, 101 Jackie Joyner-Kersee Circle, East St. Louis, IL 62204. Fax: 618-274-1868. Phone: 618-274-5437.
What did Jackie Joyner-Kersee accomplish?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a six-time Olympic medalist. Sports Illustrated named her the Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century. Her achievements include three Olympic gold medals, four World Outdoor Championships gold medals, and the still-standing world record of 7,291 points in the women’s heptathlon.
How fast is Jackie Joyner-Kersee?
12.69 seconds
Joyner-Kersee, who is from East St. Louis, made a triumphant homecoming tonight, easily winning the 100-meter hurdles in the United States Olympic Festival in 12.69 seconds. It’s the fourth-fastest time in the world this year, the best in the United States, a Festival record and her fastest time since 1988.
Who is Flo Jo’s daughter?
Mary Ruth Joyner
Florence Griffith Joyner/Daughters
In 1987, Griffith married 1984 Olympic triple jump champion Al Joyner, whom Griffith had first met at the 1980 Olympic Trials. Through her marriage to Joyner she was sister-in-law to track and field athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Griffith and Joyner had one daughter together, Mary Ruth Joyner, born November 15, 1990.
Who holds the heptathlon world record?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
The world record in the heptathlon remains unbroken for over 30 years. Here are the women’s top 10 heptathlon records. In this sport the current world record is held by Jackie Joyner-Kersee, with 7291 points, which she achieved in 1988.
Is Flo Jo still the fastest?
With a time of 10.61 seconds, the latest in the long string of Jamaican speed stars defended her Olympic title in the 100 meters Saturday. She broke a 33-year-old Olympic record held by none other than Florence Griffith Joyner.
Is Flo Jo still alive?
Deceased (1959–1998)
Florence Griffith Joyner/Living or Deceased
Who is the fastest woman alive?
Elaine Thompson-Herah
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah is now the fastest woman alive. Thompson-Herah set a new Olympic record in the 100-meter final Saturday in Tokyo, crossing the finish line in 10.61 seconds to win the gold medal.
What did Jackie Joyner Kersee do in her retirement?
Having created the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Youth Center Foundation, to encourage underprivileged youth in her hometown to play sports, the athletic great devoted more time to the endeavor in retirement. In 2007, she helped establish Athletes for Hope, along with other champions like Andre Agassi, Muhammad Ali and Mia Hamm.
When did Jackie Joyner Kersee start Internet Essentials?
She partnered with Comcast to create the Internet Essentials program in 2011, which costs $9.95/month for low-income Americans and offers low-cost laptops and 40 hours/month of high-speed internet service. Since its inception, it has provided internet access to 4 million Americans.
What did Jackie Joyner Kersee win at Goodwill Games?
Her training paid off when she made it to her first Olympics in 1984 and earned a silver medal in the heptathlon. Jackie made history in 1986 when she became the first female athlete to score over 7,000 in a heptathlon when she won the event at the Goodwill Games.
How many siblings does Jackie Joyner Kersee have?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee was born in East St. Louis, Illinois to Alfred and Mary Joyner. She has three siblings including Al Joyner who is another Olympic winning track and field athlete. In 1986 Jackie married her coach, Bob Kersee who was also training her sister-in-law Florence Griffith Joyner.