Jackie takes a jog and connects with young women on an individual basis
Considered the most athletic female in history, Jackie Joyner-Kersee describes the hurdles that even she had to overcome on her journey to Olympic success
Jackie proves that anyone can be an athlete! Movement is the key to health
Jackie leads the girls through a warm-up drill
The participants are so enthused for the drills, that they readily take on the tires to help prepare
The participants learn that stretching is vital to injury prevention
Jackie leads the girls through various new skills and drills
Run for Health, Run for Hope! Jackie waits to congratulate a runner at the finish line
On your marks, get set, go! These girls put their footwork to the test at the inaugural 5K race in the West Bank
Jackie shares the message that everyone can chase their dreams…and achieve them through hard work
More than just the women and girls get in on the action—it was an inclusive program!
Along with running, the athletes also have the opportunity to practice field events like the long and high jump
The young athletes have a great time together—with the theme of teamwork resonating well
Jackie joins a few students after speaking with a class at an all-girls school in Jerusalem
As an alternate activity at the Consulate General Jerusalem, Jackie meets with disability table tennis athletes—and she had a chance to try out a new sport