Al Joyner

Triple Jumper

Birthday January 19, 1960

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace St. Louis, IL

Age 64 years old

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About

Part of a dominant track and field family, he won a gold medal in the triple jump at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Before Fame

He attended Arkansas State University, where he was a three-time NCAA indoor champion, and three-time NCAA outdoor champion.

Trivia

At the 1984 Olympics he won the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the best American athlete in a field event.

Family Life

He was married to legendary athlete Florence Griffith Joyner.

Associated With

His sister is Jackie Joyner Kersee, considered by many to be the world's greatest female athlete.