97 Quotes by Jackie Joyner-Kersee

What people need to know is that asthma isn’t a minor ‘wheeze-disease.’ It kills over five thousand people in America every year, and I could’ve been one of them.

I’ve had asthma my entire life.

I might attempt Zumba. I haven’t yet, but I thought it would be a lot of fun and different.

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.

There are many women who came before me who didn’t really have the same opportunities that I have had. That’s why I always wanted to be a great ambassador – not only today’s generation – but for the women who really didn’t have a voice, but who paved the way for me.

I would like ‘I Dream of Genie’ powers.

Teaching kids about health and fitness is important to me. It’s about being fit for life.

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

I’m not shy. I’m modest, but I’m very outgoing.