Jackie Joyner-Kersee made history as the first woman to ever win consecutive Olympic gold medals in the heptathlon in 1992

August 2

On August 2, 1992, Jackie Joyner-Kersee made history as the first woman to ever win consecutive Olympic gold medals in the heptathlon. 

Jackie Joyner-Kersee earned higher education from UCLA before pursuing a professional track career. Kerese made history at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992, becoming the first woman to ever win two consecutive gold medals in the heptathlon.

Before retiring in 1998, Jackie Joyner-Kersee earned a total of 3 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals. 

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Sources

A&E Television Networks. (n.d.). Jackie Joyner-Kersee wins gold in heptathlon, again | August 2, 1992. History.com. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/jackie-joyner-kersee-wins-gold-in-heptathlon-again