Jackie Joyner-Kersee (b. 1962)
American track and field champion
Olympic triple gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee became the world's top woman athlete in the heptathlon and long jump competitions despite severe asthma. She retired from track competition after the 1996 Olympic Games.
Courtesy Tony Duffy/Allsport
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Jackie
Joyner-Kersey: Living with Asthma