Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee visits local Boys and Girls club
Three-time Olympic gold medalist and four-time world champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee took a tour of the Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley in Palm Desert this afternoon.
Joyner-Kersee, dubbed “The Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century” by Sports Illustrated, will be the keynote speaker at the annual “Sports Heroes Luncheon” tomorrow morning at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa. The event recognizes outstanding local student-athletes for their accomplishments during the high school season. Some of News Channel 3’s “Student-Athletes of the Week” will be among those honored.
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Quinton Egson, chief executive officer of the Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley, said Joyner-Kersee’s visit helped inspire the children at the center.
“She was really sweet, down to earth, really connected with the kids, inspired the kids. She talked to the kids about reaching their goals, about eating healthy, about doing the right thing and getting their right results. She was just fabulous,” said Quinton Egson, chief executive officer of the Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley.
News Channel 3 anchor Karen Devine and Sports Director Blake Arthur will emcee the News Channel 3 sponsored event. Tune in Saturday at 10 and 11 p.m. for coverage.
