Break-Up Rumors, Is Jackie Joyner-Kersee Single Again?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Jackie Joyner-Kersee, 64, and her partner had split up. Is the American athlete really single again?

UPDATE 05/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Joyner-Kersee spotted alone

A fan spotted Jackie Joyner-Kersee walking alone, probably coming back from picking up her mail at the end of her several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of May 3, 2026. Was she all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “She was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Jackie back on the market?

A rep for Jackie Joyner-Kersee was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the athlete was splitting hit the internet Monday (May 4), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Jackie’s phone number?”
— Mike Whedon (@mikywhedon) May 4, 2026

“Hate to see Joyner-Kersee split up, but I thought the pairing was a little weird.”
— AaronJ (@aaronjj) May 4, 2026

Based on the facts (Joyner-Kersee spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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