97 Quotes by Jackie Joyner-Kersee

I'm a realist and I always have been.

I've had asthma my entire life.

I'm always challenged by someone.

I set my sights on making an Olympic team, not realizing how tough it was going to be.

I really do miss playing basketball. I don't play a lot of pick-up games. But I do like using basketball as a form of cross training.

I always keep myself in a position of being a student.

The rewards are going to come, but my happiness is just loving the sport and having fun performing.

Once I leave this earth, I know I've done something that will continue to help others.

People assuming that because I'm a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit.