Alaina Novotny February 19, 2014 Research Paper Jackie Joyner-Kersee is an intelligent, generous, fun-loving famous African American who happens to also be an Olympic heptathlete. Inspite of growing up in a big family, a dangerous neighborhood, and with little money, she grew up to be the record holder of the long jump and to own many Olympic medals. Jacqueline Joyner, widely known as Jackie Joyner, was born March 3, 1962 in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was named Jacqueline after President John
Florence Joyner was the American woman, who most female track runners wanted to be like. Many may know Joyner as “Flo Jo”. She was given that name because of her great speed. Joyner is considered to be the fastest woman of all time, based on the fact that she set the world record in 1988 in the 100m dash and 200m dash. Since her death, her records still stands in the 100m dash and 200m dash, running a 10.49 and 21.34. There are very fascinating and inspiring things about Joyner that some people may
All cultures have ideas and standards of what is deemed acceptable and even desirable for women. In ancient China, tiny feet was considered the epitome of beauty. Little girls were forced by their mothers to have their feet bound, so they would be more likely to find a husband. It didn't matter that the process was excruciating and led to deformities and disabilities of many little girls. Some conservative Muslims believe women must cover their bodies and most of their face with long pieces of clothing
In 1970 only 1 in 27 girls participated in high school sports, today that ratio is 1 in 3. Sports are a very important part of the American society. Within sports heroes are made, goals are set and dreams are lived. The media makes all these things possible by creating publicity for the rising stars of today. Within society today, the media has downplayed the role of the woman within sports. When the American people think of women in sports, they think of ice skating, field hockey and diving. People
word “nicer” when describing how Plath felt when loosing the contest to a male, describing it almost as an honor to lose to the young man. This type of submissive behavior can further be seen in commercials such as in the Avon commercial, as Jackie Joyner Kersee states, “You don’t have to worry about the shirt coming up or the skirt being too tight. It’s cooler, and it’s so feminine”. Femininity remains a concern for female atheists, which allows the reader to obtain a sense of vulnerability. This
Nike was created around the late 50’s early 60’s(Page 3 Frisch, Aaron. The Story of Nike). The creator got the idea to make them because of a school project. It was about a business that they would run as they came out of highschool. His name was Phil Knight. It originated in Hillsboro Oregon. And this was the start of something great. Phil Knight was a track runner. He was very talented at what he did. He went to school in oregon in 1955. Also he was a middle distance track runner. He was very good
Product @ Services. Nike is a shopping products where it is less frequently purchased consumer products and services that customers will carefully compare it on its suitability, quality, price and style. Nike produces a wide range of sports equipment and it is the largest seller of athletic footwear and athletic apparel in the world. Their first products were track running shoes. They currently also make shoes, jerseys, shorts, cleats, baselayers and more for a wide range of sports, including track
I Am Woman!!! So, why don't gynecologists have contests to make it at least interesting? I mean, while you're lying there, legs splayed to the world, why not move things along with a touch of frivolity? Count-the-Holes-In-The-Ceiling-Tiles or Count-How-Many-Miles-'Til-He-Reaches-China or even How-Many-Organs-Will-Still-Be-Intact? The act of submitting oneself to the humiliation of inspection has, since the first cavewoman squatted in childbirth, loomed in the female consciousness as a unifying
Exercise Induced Asthma "Asthma is a pulmonary disease with the following characteristics: 1) airway obstruction that is reversible in most patients either spontaneously or with treatment; 2) airway inflammation; and 3) increased airway responsiveness to a variety of stimuli" (Enright, 1996, p. 375). There presently exist many varieties of asthma that differ in the severity, means of induction, and methods of treatment. One type is exercise-induced asthma. "Exercise-induced asthma (EIA)
As Jackie Joyner Kersee once said, “The rewards are going to come, but my happiness is just loving the sport and having fun performing” (“Sports Quotes,” 2013). Sports play a major role in entertainment all across the world. Sports can range from driving in NASCAR to playing in the NBA (Careers in Pro Sports, 1999). Sports usually involve teamwork and is fun for everyone. Although sports are supposed to be fun, there is natural competition. Being a feminine art, dance is considered to be just about