There are many women who came before me who didn't really have the sam…

Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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There are many women who came before me who didn't really have the same opportunities that I have had. That's why I always wanted to be a great ambassador - not only today's generation - but for the women who really didn't have a voice, but who paved the way for me.
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