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Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee on overcoming adversity and winning gold | BBC News


Ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the BBC’s Katty Kay has sat down with some of the most legendary athletes from previous Olympic games for in-depth conversations about their lives, sports, and what it takes to succeed at the highest level.

This week, Katty chats to Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee – who has held the Olympic record for women’s long jump and heptathlon for nearly 40 years.

They discuss Joyner-Kersee’s early beginnings, her rise to Olympic success, and what inspired her to return to her hometown and support her community.

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