Al Joyner

Triple Jumper
BIRTHDAY
January 19,1960
Birthplace
St. Louis, IL
Age
61 years old
Birth Sign
Capricorn
BIRTHDAY
January 19,1960 (age 61)
Birthplace
St. Louis, IL

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.