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JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE (1962- )
One of the greatest all-around athletes -- male or female -- of all-time, Jackie Joyner Kersee dominated the seven-event heptathalon for a decade. After winning the silver medal in the event in 1984, she scored gold in 1988 and 1992. She did it all with a humble manner, serving as an inspiration to all track and field athletes


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