1988 Event Jackie Joyner-Kersee of USA sets heptathlon woman's record (7,291) 1988 Event Jackie Joyner-Kersee sets women's heptathlete record of 7,215 pts 1987 Event Jackie Joyner-Kersee ties world record with 24'5 " jump 1986 Event Jackie Joyner-Kersee (U.S.) sets record for heptathlon (7161 pts) 1962 Birthday Jackie Joyner-Kersee, born in East St. Louis, Illinois, heptathele won Olympic gold 1988, 1992
