Jackie Joyner-Kersee wins her second gold medal in the heptathlon - August 2nd, 1992
August 2, 20247m 40s
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On this day in 1992, American athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee became the first woman to win two consecutive Olympic gold medals in the heptathlon.
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