Biography+-+Kersee

= Jackie Joyner Kersee =

//Jackie Joyner Kersee Superwomen// Margret J. Goldstein/Jennifer Larson Researched by: Alex

General Information
Jackie Joyner Kersee was born March 3rd 1962 in East St.Louis IL. Jackie's biggest accomplishment was her 24-foot 5.5 inch jump in the Pan American Games in Indianapolis.

Important Life Events
Jackie's family was very poor sometimes she would only eat mayonnaise and bread. She went to Lincoln high school in East St.Louis IL .Jackie got asked to be on the Junior Olympics team when she was in high school. Jackie went to UCLA the collage. Jackie's mom Mary died in her first year away. In the Olympics Jackie raced in the Heptathlon.Jackie married her coach that is how Jackie Joyner became Jackie Joyner Kersee.

Illinois Relationship
Jackie was born in East St. Louis IL. She also made a foundation to make East St. Louis become a better place to live The foundation was called The Jackie Joyner Kersee community foundation.

Important People in His/Her Life
Jackie's brother Al, Jackie's mom Mary, and her dad Alfred were all very important to her.

Other Interesting Information
Jackie's dad Alfred was a railroad switch operator and her mom Mary was a nurses helper at the local hospital.