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Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes

Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind Picture Quote #1

Give back in some way. Always be thoughtful of others Picture Quote #1

I’m a realist and I always have been. 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 Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

Winning is great, but being able to finish my last Olympic Games on American soil was very important. Even though I was injured, I didn’t let my psyche get the best of me and cause me to doubt myself, so I was willing to pull every muscle in my body in 96 in order to get the job done and I came away with the bronze medal Picture Quote #1

Girls playing sports is not about winning gold medals. It’s about self-esteem, learning to compete and learning how hard you have to work in order to achieve your goals Picture Quote #1

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The glory of sport comes from dedication, determination and desire. Achieving success and personal glory in athletics has less to do with wins and losses than it does with learning how to prepare yourself so that at the end of the day, whether on the track or in the office, you know that there was nothing more you could have done to reach your ultimate goal Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

Teaching kids about health and fitness is important to me. It’s about being fit for life Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

Getting started as a volunteer anywhere can be a challenge to a lot of people. The biggest hurdle is that people think they have to give all of their spare time. But if you only have a half hour, you can still make a difference. Assisting with small tasks is invaluable Picture Quote #1

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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 Picture Quote #1

People assume that because I’m a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit Picture Quote #1

Growing up in the time of Title IX - it was passed when I was 10 - I got a front-row seat to so many great moments in women’s sports. Of course I didn’t know it at the time Picture Quote #1

I don’t think there is a perfect athlete. But if I had to come close to picking someone who demonstrates all the traits that I feel an athlete should have, I would say the perfect athlete would be Tiger Woods. He has the ability, he’s humble and he’s very good at what he does Picture Quote #1

Some people are embarrassed to say they came from East St. Louis, Ill., but now more people want to claim it. I grew up in a community center and I knew what it gave me. I always knew I wanted to give back and help people because people helped me Picture Quote #1

There are a lot of other people that really play a significant role in helping you become an Olympian Picture Quote #1

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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 Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

People assuming that because I’m a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit Picture Quote #1

I really do miss playing basketball. I don’t play a lot of pick-up games. But I do like using basketball as a form of cross training Picture Quote #1

I might attempt Zumba. I haven’t yet, but I thought it would be a lot of fun and different Picture Quote #1

I do not take steroids. I never have. It’s sad to me that people want to point fingers. I don’t do that. That’s not me. I wouldn’t feel like a human being Picture Quote #1

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I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well Picture Quote #1

What people need to know is that asthma isn’t a minor ‘wheeze-disease.’ It kills over five thousand people in America every year, and I could’ve been one of them Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

The London games mark the 24th anniversary of my winning two golds and setting the world record in the heptathlon. Someone is going to want it; records are made to be broken - it’s only a matter of time. I hope mine will outlive me Picture Quote #1

The 2012 London Olympic Games fostered a generation of hope. I witnessed women participating for the very first time, representing every nation Picture Quote #1

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Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) Give back in some way. Always be thoughtful of others (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) I’m a realist and I always have been. 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. (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) 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 (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) Winning is great, but being able to finish my last Olympic Games on American soil was very important. Even though I was injured, I didn’t let my psyche get the best of me and cause me to doubt myself, so I was willing to pull every muscle in my body in 96 in order to get the job done and I came away with the bronze medal (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) Girls playing sports is not about winning gold medals. It’s about self-esteem, learning to compete and learning how hard you have to work in order to achieve your goals (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) The glory of sport comes from dedication, determination and desire. Achieving success and personal glory in athletics has less to do with wins and losses than it does with learning how to prepare yourself so that at the end of the day, whether on the track or in the office, you know that there was nothing more you could have done to reach your ultimate goal (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) 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 (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) Teaching kids about health and fitness is important to me. It’s about being fit for life. (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) 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. (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) 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 (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) Getting started as a volunteer anywhere can be a challenge to a lot of people. The biggest hurdle is that people think they have to give all of their spare time. But if you only have a half hour, you can still make a difference. Assisting with small tasks is invaluable. (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) 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. (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) People assume that because I’m a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit. (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) Growing up in the time of Title IX - it was passed when I was 10 - I got a front-row seat to so many great moments in women’s sports. Of course I didn’t know it at the time. (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) I don’t think there is a perfect athlete. But if I had to come close to picking someone who demonstrates all the traits that I feel an athlete should have, I would say the perfect athlete would be Tiger Woods. He has the ability, he’s humble and he’s very good at what he does. (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) Some people are embarrassed to say they came from East St. Louis, Ill., but now more people want to claim it. I grew up in a community center and I knew what it gave me. I always knew I wanted to give back and help people because people helped me. (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) There are a lot of other people that really play a significant role in helping you become an Olympian. (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) 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 (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) 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 (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) People assuming that because I’m a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) I really do miss playing basketball. I don’t play a lot of pick-up games. But I do like using basketball as a form of cross training (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) I might attempt Zumba. I haven’t yet, but I thought it would be a lot of fun and different (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) I do not take steroids. I never have. It’s sad to me that people want to point fingers. I don’t do that. That’s not me. I wouldn’t feel like a human being (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) What people need to know is that asthma isn’t a minor ‘wheeze-disease.’ It kills over five thousand people in America every year, and I could’ve been one of them (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) 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 (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) 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 Quotes) The London games mark the 24th anniversary of my winning two golds and setting the world record in the heptathlon. Someone is going to want it; records are made to be broken - it’s only a matter of time. I hope mine will outlive me (Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes) 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 Quotes)

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