Athlete
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Three-time Olympic champion in heptathlon and long jump
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12 sourced records. Each exercise has a top recorded mark and its evidence. Check the date, age, effort and method before you compare.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee 400 m
Jackie Joyner-Kersee's recorded 400 m is 53.6 s. Performance date: 1984-09-02. Age at the time: 22. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
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Rieti (ITA) · Heptathlete; official track and field performance
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“53.60”
The event, mark, date and venue are from the full official World Athletics profile data.
1984
- 400 m53.6 s
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“53.60”
Jackie Joyner-Kersee 200 m
Jackie Joyner-Kersee's recorded 200 m is 22.3 s. Performance date: 1988-07-15. Age at the time: 26. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
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Indianapolis, IN (USA) · Heptathlete; official track and field performance
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“22.30”
The event, mark, date and venue are from the full official World Athletics profile data. Wind 0.0 m/s.
1988
- 200 m22.3 s
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“22.30”
Jackie Joyner-Kersee 50 m hurdles (indoor)
Jackie Joyner-Kersee's recorded 50 m hurdles (indoor) is 6.67 s. Performance date: 1995-02-10. Age at the time: 32. This was a competition result. The source at usatf.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
Reno, NV (USA), indoor · Heptathlete; American indoor record
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“American Record (indoor): 50 m hurdles - 6.67 (February 10, 1995)”
USATF lists it as the American indoor record. The World Athletics profile data gives the same mark, date and venue (Reno, NV, indoor). Found through a Gemini Deep Research report (batch of 2026-10-30).
1995
- 50 m hurdles (indoor)6.67 s
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“American Record (indoor): 50 m hurdles - 6.67 (February 10, 1995)”
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Long jump
Jackie Joyner-Kersee's recorded Long jump is 294.9 in. Performance date: 1994-05-22. Age at the time: 32. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
New York, NY (USA) · Heptathlete; official track and field performance
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“7.49”
The event, mark, date and venue are from the full official World Athletics profile data. Wind +1.3 m/s. This is a running long jump.
| Date | Competition / season and method | Value | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-05-22age 32 | New York, NY (USA)Long jump | 294.9 | in | worldathletics.orgEvidenceOfficial result; Competition; performance date 1994-05-22. Jackie JOYNER-KERSEE | Profile | World Athletics Heptathlete; official track and field performance “7.49” The event, mark, date and venue are from the full official World Athletics profile data. Wind +1.3 m/s. This is a running long jump. |
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Long jump (indoor)
Jackie Joyner-Kersee's recorded Long jump (indoor) is 280.7 in. Performance date: 1994-03-05. Age at the time: 32. This was a competition result. The source at usatf.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
1994 USA Indoor Championships · Heptathlete; American indoor record
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“American Record (indoor): Long Jump - 7.13 m (March 5, 1994)”
USATF lists it as the American indoor record and as her winning mark at the 1994 USA Indoor Championships. Her outdoor best (7.49 m) is a separate record. Found through a Gemini Deep Research report (batch of 2026-10-30).
| Date | Competition / season and method | Value | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-03-05age 32 | 1994 USA Indoor ChampionshipsLong jump (indoor) | 280.7 | in | usatf.orgEvidenceOfficial result; Competition; performance date 1994-03-05. Jackie Joyner-Kersee | USA Track & Field Heptathlete; American indoor record “American Record (indoor): Long Jump - 7.13 m (March 5, 1994)” USATF lists it as the American indoor record and as her winning mark at the 1994 USA Indoor Championships. Her outdoor best (7.49 m) is a separate record. Found through a Gemini Deep Research report (batch of 2026-10-30). |
Jackie Joyner-Kersee 60 m hurdles (indoor)
Jackie Joyner-Kersee's recorded 60 m hurdles (indoor) is 7.81 s. Performance date: 1989-02-05. Age at the time: 26. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
Fairfax, VA (USA), indoor · Heptathlete; official track and field performance
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“7.81”
The event, mark, date and venue are from the full official World Athletics profile data (personal bests). The USATF bio lists '60 m hurdles - 7.64' at the 1987 USA Indoor Championships; that mark is faster than any 60 m hurdles time of the era and is probably a 60-yard race, so it is not used. Found through a Gemini Deep Research report (batch of 2026-10-30).
1989
- 60 m hurdles (indoor)7.81 s
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“7.81”
Jackie Joyner-Kersee 55 m hurdles (indoor)
Jackie Joyner-Kersee's recorded 55 m hurdles (indoor) is 7.37 s. Performance date: 1989-02-03. Age at the time: 26. This was a competition result. The source at usatf.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
New York, NY (USA), indoor · Heptathlete; American indoor record
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“American Record (indoor): 55 m hurdles - 7.37 (February 3, 1989)”
USATF lists it as the American indoor record. The World Athletics profile data gives the same mark, date and venue (New York, NY, indoor); one entry is marked as an equal record. Found through a Gemini Deep Research report (batch of 2026-10-30).
1989
- 55 m hurdles (indoor)7.37 s
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“American Record (indoor): 55 m hurdles - 7.37 (February 3, 1989)”
Jackie Joyner-Kersee 800 m
Jackie Joyner-Kersee's recorded 800 m is 2:08.51. Performance date: 1988-09-24. Age at the time: 26. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR) · Heptathlete; official track and field performance
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“2:08.51”
The event, mark, date and venue are from the full official World Athletics profile data.
1988
- 800 m2:08.51
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“2:08.51”
Jackie Joyner-Kersee 100 m hurdles
Jackie Joyner-Kersee's recorded 100 m hurdles is 12.61 s. Performance date: 1988-05-28. Age at the time: 26. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
San José (USA) · Heptathlete; official track and field performance
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“12.61”
The event, mark, date and venue are from the full official World Athletics profile data. Wind +0.2 m/s.
1988
- 100 m hurdles12.61 s
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“12.61”
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Shot put (4 kg)
Jackie Joyner-Kersee's recorded Shot put (4 kg) is 16.00 m (52 ft 6 in). Performance date: 1987-08-31. Age at the time: 25. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA) · Heptathlete; 1987 World Championships
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“16.00”
The event, mark, date and venue are from the full official World Athletics profile data (personal bests); the date and venue match the 1987 World Championships heptathlon. Wikipedia lists a 16.84 m best with no date or venue; it is not used because the official profile does not show it. Found through a Gemini Deep Research report (batch of 2026-10-30).
1987
- Shot put (4 kg)16.00 m (52 ft 6 in)
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“16.00”
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Javelin throw (old model)
Jackie Joyner-Kersee's recorded Javelin throw (old model) is 50.12 m (164 ft 5 in). Performance date: 1986-08-02. Age at the time: 24. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
Houston, TX (USA) · Heptathlete; official track and field performance
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“50.12”
The event, mark, date and venue are from the full official World Athletics profile data, listed as 'Javelin Throw (old)': the women's javelin was redesigned in 1999. Her best with the current javelin is 43.33 m (New York, 1998-07-22). Wikipedia also lists 50.12 m. Found through a Gemini Deep Research report (batch of 2026-10-30).
1986
- Javelin throw (old model)50.12 m (164 ft 5 in)
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“50.12”
Jackie Joyner-Kersee High jump
Jackie Joyner-Kersee's recorded High jump is 76 in. Performance date: 1984-06-16. Age at the time: 22. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
Los Angeles, CA (USA) · Heptathlete; official track and field performance
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“1.93”
The event, mark, date and venue are from the full official World Athletics profile data (personal bests). She equalled 1.93 m at Indianapolis on 1988-07-15. Wikipedia also lists a 1.93 m best. Found through a Gemini Deep Research report (batch of 2026-10-30).
| Date | Competition / season and method | Value | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-16age 22 | Los Angeles, CA (USA)High jump | 76 | in | worldathletics.orgEvidenceOfficial result; Competition; performance date 1984-06-16. Jackie JOYNER-KERSEE | Profile | World Athletics Heptathlete; official track and field performance “1.93” The event, mark, date and venue are from the full official World Athletics profile data (personal bests). She equalled 1.93 m at Indianapolis on 1988-07-15. Wikipedia also lists a 1.93 m best. Found through a Gemini Deep Research report (batch of 2026-10-30). |
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