RICHMOND, Va. — One of the longest-standing records in American track and field nearly didn't happen. Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who will be the featured speaker at the RVA Sports Awards on Feb. 8 at ...

As a child growing up in East St. Louis during the 1970s, Olympian Jackie Joyner-­Kersee didn’t know how far her talents would take her—but the local community center was her key to discovering the ...

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – As we celebrate Black History, we are shining a light on an extraordinary athlete from East St. Louis, whose legacy continues to inspire generations. Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a ...

This video is a tribute to the 2024 Lifetime Achiever Jackie Joyner-Kersee, an educator and an Olympian who continues to leverage her success globally to give back to the children, her East St. Louis ...