Jackie Joyner Kersee To Receive NCAA Silver Anniversary Award Nov 21, 2009
Jackie Joyner Kersee ... One of UCLA's most storied student-athletes, Jackie Joyner Kersee, has been named one of six recipients of this year's NCAA Silver Anniversary Award, the NCAA announced on Friday. (Uclabruins.com)
Devers To Receive a UCLA Award For Professional Achievement On Friday Nov 21, 2009
Bruin alum will be introduced by another standout Bruin, Jackie Joyner Kersee ... Former teammate and fellow standout Bruin, Jackie Joyner Kersee, will present the award to Devers. (Uclabruins.com)
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame to start Nov 18, 2009
Among the honorees: Cardinals greats Stan Musial, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Red Schoendienst and Ozzie Smith; track star Jackie Joyner-Kersee; tennis star Jimmy Connors; and football standouts Dan Dierdorf and Larry Wilson. Published: Tuesday, November 17, 2009. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Full-Court Press by White House Fails... Oct 4, 2009
"I know the president is probably going to get a lot of backlash," said Olympic track medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who was part of the Chicago bid since its start and appeared with the Obamas at a rally on the White House lawn last month. "I hope not. I think it just shows his magnitude of strength and endurance.". (The Drudge Report)
First lady lands in Denmark for IOC vote Oct 1, 2009
Mrs. Obama's plane landed a little before 11:30 a.m. local time, and she was greeted by a contingency that included Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, his wife, Maggie, Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Chicago 2016 president Lori Healey. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Politics)
The Herculean task of outfitting Olympians Sep 30, 2009
Fourteen Olympic and two Paralympic gold medalists, including Michael Johnson, Nadia Comaneci, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Nastia Liukin, made the trip to Denmark. Chicago fashion experts say they expect a classic, tailored look. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Obama heading to Copenhagen for Chicago's Olympic bid Sep 30, 2009
Chicago is also bringing 14 Olympic and two Paralympic gold medalists, including Michael Johnson, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Nadia Comaneci and Nastia Liukin. Editor: Anne Tang. (Xinhuanet, China)
CAZENEUVE:Obama's appearance could lock it up for Chicago Sep 30, 2009
Besides the Obamas, the Chicago delegation will include Olympic champions Michael Johnson, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Bart Conner and David Robinson, as well as Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and talk show host Oprah Winfrey. So at what point did it become almost compulsory for a head of state to campaign for Olympic bids in person. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Star power: Oprah backing Chicagos 16 bid Sep 24, 2009
First lady Michelle Obama will lead the group and be joined by 14 Olympic and two Paralympic gold medalists, including Michael Johnson, Nadia Comaneci, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Nastia Liukin. Ten other Olympians and Paralympians also are going. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Oprah Winfrey Joins Chicago 2016 Delegation Sep 24, 2009
Michael Johnson, Nadia Comaneci, Nastia Liukin and Jackie Joyner-Kersee are among 14 Olympic and two Paralympic gold medalists who will travel to Denmark next week in support of Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee will choose from Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo on Oct. 2. (CBS News)
Oprah headed to Denmark with first lady, gold winners Sep 24, 2009
She joins Michael Johnson, Nadia Comaneci, Nastia Liukin and Jackie Joyner-Kersee and other Olympic and two Paralympic gold medalists in the delegation. "It's hard for me to be unbiased about this," said Bart Conner, a Chicago native and double gold medalist in gymnastics at the 1984 Olympics. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Oprah tops star-studded Chicago Oly delegation Sep 24, 2009
CHICAGO (AP) -- Michael Johnson, Nadia Comaneci, Nastia Liukin and Jackie Joyner-Kersee are among 14 Olympic and two Paralympic gold medalists who will travel to Copenhagen next week in support of Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics. Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey will accompany them. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Obama rallies for Chicago Olympic bid Sep 17, 2009
Joining Obama for the event were Chicago Mayor Richard Daley as well as Olympic greats such as Mike Conley, a gold medalist in the triple jump who grew up near Washington Park, where the main Olympic stadium would be; Dominique Dawes, a three-time Olympian in gymnastics and member of the "Magnificent Seven," the only U.S. women's team to win gold in gymnastics; 2008 Olympic gold medalist wrestler Henry Cejudo; and track star Jackie Joyner-Kersee, a three-time gold medalist who grew up in East... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Obama Leads White House Rally In Support Of Chicago Olympic Bid Sep 17, 2009
Olympic track champion Jackie Joyner Kersee, Olympic gymnastics champion Dominique Dawes and Olympic wrestling champion Henry Cejudo were among the athletes on hand Wednesday to push for Chicago's attempt to bring the Olympics back to the United States. "The energy, excitement, and enthusiasm on display at the White House here today, these aren't new," the President added. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Michelle calls Barack's fencing try pathetic Sep 17, 2009
Joining Obama for the event were Chicago Mayor Richard Daley as well as Olympic greats such as Jackie Joyner-Kersee, a three-time gold medalist who grew up in East St. Louis, Ill. In a brief interview, Joyner-Kersee, a supporter of Chicagos bid from the start, said the athletes did not try to persuade Obama to make the trip to Copenhagen. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Obama drums up support for Chicago Olympic bid Sep 17, 2009
President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, former Olympic track star Jackie Joyner Kersee, second from right, and Paralympian track athlete April Holmes, right, laugh on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, where they hosted an event on Olympics, Paralympics and Youth Sport. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert). (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
ASU's Tracy Mattes to be Inducted into World Sports Humanitarian Hall Sep 16, 2009
She also is the first Sun Devil to be honored with enshrinement into the Hall that also includes the likes of Jesse Owens, Arthur Ashe, Pele, Jackie Joyner Kersee, Mary Lou Retton and Jackie Robinson, among others. Adonal Foyle, Diego Gutierrez and Tracy Mattes are examples to athletes everywhere, our youth and our peers of how giving back can profoundly impact the lives of others, said Rick Frisch, president of the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. (Thesundevils.com)
Jaquess Wins Olympic Fair Play Award Sep 10, 2009
Track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee and cyclist Lance Armstrong are among the past recipients of the Jack Kelly Fair Play Award. Kelly, an eight-time U.S. national champion who passed away in 1985, was an Olympic bronze medalist in single scull rowing in 1956. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Faculty & Staff Sep 2, 2009
Track and Field's Rafer Johnson/ Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational. May 14-16. (Uclabruins.com)
Shelia Burrell Named SDSU Track and Field Head Coach Jul 16, 2009
At the 2001 World Championships in Edmonton, Canada, Burrell earned a bronze medal to become the first American since Jackie Joyner-Kersee to medal at an international championship. In her spare time, Burrell owns and operates SheBe Gold Performance Exercise. (Goaztecs.com)
Martin triumphs at Chicagoland for 4th Cup win Jul 12, 2009
Pit notes: Actor and late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon gave the command to start engines, and gold medal Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee also attended the race. Motorsports Authentics has launched a new youth-oriented trackside merchandise rig called "The Kids Stop.". (USA Today -- Sports)
We've loved our Cardinals for years (2) Jun 29, 2009
Some of the most successful athletes in the world were raised and trained in the St. Louis area, including: Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympic track and field star; the NBA's Larry Hughes and "Easy Ed" Macauley; Yogi Berra, three-time American League MVP; Jimmy Connors, former Wimbledon and U.S. Open tennis champion; Michael and Leon Spinks, World Heavyweight Boxing champions; Hale Irwin, U.S. Open golf champion; and Craig Virgin, Olympic medalist in distance running. However, baseball is believed to... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
UGA gymnast athlete of year Jun 23, 2009
Previous winners include such women s sports luminaries as track-and-field s Jackie Joyner-Kersee (1985), softball s Lisa Fernandez (1993), soccer s Mia Hamm (1994) and basketball s Candace Parker (2008). Putting the magnitude of the award in perspective, Kupets was featured on the marquee at Times Square on Monday afternoon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lawrie Named Finalist For Honda-Broderick Cup Jun 19, 2009
Other past winners of the Honda-Broderick Cup include some of the most talented and accomplished collegiate athletes in recent history: Jackie Joyner-Kersee (track , 1984); Mia Hamm (soccer, 1994), Cheryl Miller (basketball, 1983), Ann Meyers (1978, basketball), Tracy Caulkins (1982, 1984, swimming g), Chamique Holdsclaw (basketball, 1998) and Lisa Fernandez (softball, 1993). American Honda Motor Co., Inc. sponsors the Collegiate Women Sports Awards Program. (Gohuskies.com)
Pac-10 Runners, Jumpers, and Throwers to Compete in NCAA Track and Field Regionals May 29, 2009
Clearly the nation's most successful track and ;eld Conference ever, the Paci;c-10 Conference has produced such track and ;eld greats as Bernard Lagat, Ato Boldon, John Godina, Balazs Kiss, Mike Powell, Greg Foster, Kevin Young, Andre Phillips, James Robinson, Herman Frazier, Steve Lewis, Joaquim Cruz, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Grif;th-Joyner, Evelyn Ashford, Henry Rono, Steve Prefontaine, Bob Mathias, Bob Seagren, Gail Devers, Sheila Hudson, Willie Banks, Quincy Watts, Alberto Salazar and... (Pac-10.org)
Olympic honor May 27, 2009
The effort earned her third place on the all-time American list behind Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Marion Jones. Reese is a 2008 University of Mississippi graduate who will turn 23 this fall. (USA Today -- Sports)
On the agenda May 22, 2009
Midnight: Track & field, Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational (tape delay), ESPN2. Radio. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Cal Meets Stanford at 115th annual Big Meet Apr 16, 2009
Last Time Out: Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invite Highlighting last weekend's Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational was the record-setting performance by junior in the javelin. Young set both the school and the meet records on Friday when he posted a record-setting mark of 250-10 (76. (Calbears.com)
Busy Week For Track and Field Apr 16, 2009
The MtSAC combined event meet is one of the most recognized events in the country for multi-event athletes, and has had such winners and Olympians as Jackie Joyner Kersee, Bryan Clay and Dave Johnson. The Tigers will be represented by , , , and in California, as this marks the first true test of the athletes so far this year. (Mutigers.com)
Young Named Pac-10 Men's Field Athlete of the Week Apr 15, 2009
Young earned the honor after his record-setting performance last weekend in the javelin at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational. This is the first Pac-10 Track Athlete of the Week award for Cal in 2009. (Calbears.com)
Cal Finishes Strong at Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational Apr 12, 2009
California wrapped up competition at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational on Saturday in Los Angeles with a number of strong performances. The Golden Bears earned three new regional qualifiers as junior qualified in the 100-meter hurdles, sophomore qualified in the women's pole vault and freshman qualified in the 800. (Calbears.com)
Knight Wins Steeple With Season-Best, NCAA-Qualifying Mark at RJ/JJK Invite Apr 12, 2009
Sophomore won the steeplechase to highlight the Bruin men on day two of the Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational ... A ceremony honoring the namesakes of the meet, Rafer Johnson and Jackie Joyner Kersee, will be held at 2:00 pm. (Uclabruins.com)
Ryan Young Sets School Record at Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invite Apr 11, 2009
California junior set both the school and the meet records in the javelin Friday at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational in Los Angeles ... Cal returns to the Jackie Joyner-Kersee tomorrow. (Calbears.com)
Viehweg Shatters School, Meet, Stadium Steeple Records at RJ/JJK Invite Apr 11, 2009
Junior had another big performance in the steeplechase as she broke three records en route to victory on day two of the Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational to highlight the women's team ... Rafer Johnson and Jackie Joyner Kersee, the namesakes of the meet, will be honored in a ceremony at 2:00 pm. (Uclabruins.com)
Cal Looks for More Success at Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational Apr 9, 2009
This Week California heads to Southern California this week for the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational from Friday, April 10, to Saturday, April 11, in Los Angeles, Calif. The Invitational kicks off with the women's discus at 12 p.m. The running events begin at 2 p.m. with the women's 100-meter hurdles. (Calbears.com)
Bruins Set To Host Annual Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational Apr 9, 2009
Jackie Joyner Kersee and Rafer Johnson ... The UCLA track and field teams will welcome athletes from the collegiate and professional ranks this weekend as they host the annual Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium ... The namesakes of the meet, Rafer Johnson and Jackie Joyner Kersee, will be honored at a ceremony at 2:00 pm on Saturday during the invitational section of the meet. (Uclabruins.com)
Olympians, Oprah on menu for IOC Apr 7, 2009
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, heptathlon Olympian. Nadia Comaneci, gymnastics Olympian. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Cal Turns in Many Strong Performances at Sac State Elite Meet Apr 5, 2009
"It's a casual meet, but it's still competed very hard. This is a nice tune-up for us for next week at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invite." ... Cal next heads to Los Angeles for the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational from Friday, April 10, to Saturday, April 11. (Calbears.com)
Cal Competes at Sacramento State Elite Invite This Week Apr 2, 2009
Next Week Cal heads to Los Angeles for the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational from Friday, April 10, to Saturday, April 11. . (Calbears.com)
General News Releases Feb 20, 2009
com - Global Spectrum selected to manage Constant Convocation Center - Bill Deal and the Rondels to Perform After Saturday Night's Game - Individual Game Tickets Available - Weekend Soccer Preview - Soccer Teams In Full Swing This Weekend - Becker gh Earn Spots On Soccer America's Team Of The Week - CAA Commissioner Named Chair of NCAA Committee on Infractions - Changes In This Weekends Athletic Schedules - Soccer Teams Prepare For Weekend Slate - Three Teams Ready To Begin 2001 Season - OLD... (Odusports.com)
Track & Field Feb 20, 2009
at Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational. All Day. (Calbears.com)
UCLA's Neuheisel on Signing Day Feb 7, 2009
-- Neuheisel says he tells recruits that you'll meet the movers and shakers of the world at UCLA. His freshman year he sat between Heather Locklear and Jackie Joyner-Kersee. You can't do much better than that. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
