Here Is The List Of Some Of The Well-Known Olympic Medalists And What Are They Doing Now

Published on 06/01/2020
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a former track and field athlete. She has a total of six Olympic medals entitled to her name. One of those medals was earned by Jackie at the 1984 Summer Olympics that was held in Los Angeles, CA. In the 1988 Summer Olympics, she managed to win a couple of medals coming from different events. She bagged two more medals when she participated in the 1992 Summer Olympics. The last Olympic medal that she got came from the 1996 Summer Olympics, specifically from the Women’s Long Jump event. Now, Jackie is spending most of her time managing the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation that aims to help impoverished families.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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George Foreman

George Edward Foreman, who is also known as “Big George,” is a retired professional boxer. Along with the fact that he is a two-time world heavyweight champion, George has also won a gold Olympic medal. In the middle of 1985, he got married to Mary Joan Martelly. After his retirement became active, he kept himself busy by being an author and an entrepreneur. Now, he is working as George Foreman Grill Company’s ambassador.

George Foreman

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