Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Chronology
| 1962 | Born in East St. Louis, Illinois |
| 1974 | Wins first of four consecutive national junior pentathlon championships |
| 1980-84 | Attends University of California-Los Angeles |
| 1984 | Competes in Olympic, wins silver medals |
| 1985 | Sets world record in long jump |
| 1986 | Sets two world records, receives several awards |
| 1986 | Marries Bob Kersee |
| 1988 | Wins two Olympic gold medals |
| 1992 | Wins Olympic gold medal and bronze medal |
| 1996 | Wins Olympic bronze medal |
| 1996 | Briefly plays with Richmond Rage basketball team |
| 1996-present | Works on behalf of a variety of philanthropic causes |
| 1997 | Announces creation of the Joyner-Kersee Boys and Girls Club |
| 1998 | Announces retirement from competition, but it is not official |
| 2000 | Does not qualify for U.S. Olympic team |
| 2001 | Officially retires from competition |
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