Ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the BBC’s Katty Kay has sat down with some of the most legendary athletes from previous Olympic games for indepth conversations about their lives, sports, and what it takes to succeed at the highest level.

This week, Katty chats to Olympic legend Jackie JoynerKersee – who has held the Olympic record for women’s long jump and heptathlon for nearly 40 years.

They discuss JoynerKersee’s early beginnings, her rise to Olympic success, and what inspired her to return to her hometown and support her community.

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