Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s Journey to Overcoming Adversity and Winning Gold

In a captivating interview with BBC’s Katty Kay, Olympic champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee opens up about her journey to becoming one of the most successful track and field athletes in history. With an inspiring story of overcoming adversity and achieving greatness, Joyner-Kersee shares her early struggles, rise to Olympic success, and her dedication to giving back to her community.

As the holder of the Olympic records for women’s long jump and heptathlon for nearly four decades, Joyner-Kersee’s insight into what it takes to succeed at the highest level is invaluable. Her determination, perseverance, and unwavering passion for her sport have made her a role model for athletes around the world.

Ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, this interview with Joyner-Kersee is not to be missed. Subscribe to the BBC for more inspiring stories from legendary athletes and stay tuned for more news, analysis, and features at www.bbc.com/news. #BBCNews.