“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
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Category: women
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“My denial and irresponsible attitude about asthma put me at great risk and caused me so much needless suffering. My hope is that the kids I talk to learn to open up about their asthma, become educated about their condition, and seek help.”
— Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Author: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Category: attitude
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“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
Author: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Category: women
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“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
Author: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Category: hope
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“As you grow older and young people come up to you with their history books, you realize that some of the things I have been able to do have been impactful. But for me, I try to keep everything in perspective and stay humble.”
— Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Author: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Category: history
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“My denial and irresponsible attitude about asthma put me at great risk and caused me so much needless suffering. My hope is that the kids I talk to learn to open up about their asthma, become educated about their condition, and seek help.”
— Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Author: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Category: hope
Tags: hope, Jackie Joyner-Kersee