10 Athletes with Asthma

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Retired athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee, one of the all-time greatest Olympic athletes in the women's heptathlon, was diagnosed with asthma while at UCLA. With the help of her coaches, she got her asthma under control. Today, Joyner-Kersee is an advocate for the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation.

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December 10, 2013

Last Updated:
July 1, 2014