Covers the life and achievements of the record-breaking runner, Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Dreaming of a better life -- A young runner and jumper -- Jackie tries the pentathlon -- The finest athlete in Illinois -- Jackie meets Bob Kersee -- Training for the heptathlon -- Asthma -- A gold medal at last -- Jackie makes sports history -- The greatest athlete ever.