Happy birthday! Jackie Joyner-Kersee turns 64 today

Jackie Joyner-Kersee is celebrating her 64th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed athletes of her generation.

Popular athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 64th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Joyner-Kersee, a cultural icon

Born Jacqueline Joyner-Kersee in East St. Louis on March 3, 1962, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Joyner-Kersee's not just a great athlete, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Jackie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jackie Joyner-Kersee as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 64.

Happy Birthday, Jackie, you're the best!

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