American - Athlete | March 3, 1962 -
There are few restrictions on your life with asthma, as long as you take care of yourself.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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I was diagnosed with asthma when I was 18 during my freshman year at UCLA. I refused to accept it - and I hid it from my coaches and teammates. But ignoring my problem didn't make it go away.
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Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind.
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Once I leave this earth, I know I've done something that will continue to help others.
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The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren't listening.
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When I was in elementary school, we weren't allowed to do sports other than cheerleading. By junior high, they let us play, but we had to come back after 6:30 p.m. to practice because there was only one gymnasium and the boys used it first.
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My denial and irresponsible attitude about asthma put me at great risk and caused me so much needless suffering. My hope is that the kids I talk to learn to open up about their asthma, become educated about their condition, and seek help.
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Even though I'm not a competitive athlete, I have to still maintain things and try to keep myself fit because I am at that age where I need to make sure to get those regular checkups and make sure everything is in tact.
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I'm a realist and I always have been.
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Teaching kids about health and fitness is important to me. It's about being fit for life.
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People assuming that because I'm a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit.
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I would like 'I Dream of Genie' powers.
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