Jackie Joyner-Kersee was born March 3, 1962 (age 60 years) in East St. Louis, Illinois, United States. Her family members include: ( Bob Kersee ; Mary Joyner ; Alfred Joyner, Sr. ; Al Joyner ; Debra McNair ; Angela Joyner ). She was a retired American track and field athlete, ranked among the all-time greatest athletes in the heptathlon as well as long jump. She won three gold, one silver, and two bronze Olympic medals in those two events at four different Olympic Games.