Joyner-Kersee tops Olympics again in heptathlon feat
Jackie Joyner-Kersee wins her second consecutive Olympic heptathlon, delivering a poised performance through seven events in Seoul. She reflects on the mental grind, acknowledges pressure from rivals, and notes plans for family and future competition with husband Bob Kersee as coach.
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United States struggles as Cuba dominates Olympic medal round
The Unified Team leads with 74 medals after 19 wins, while the United States bagged 56 as Cuba controls the baseball bracket by dispatching the U.S. 7-1. Boxing’s Griffin loses on computer scoring, Sotomayor wins high jump gold, and tennis stars fail to meet expectations in Barcelona.
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Devers eyes the next challenge
Gail Devers, after winning the 100 meters, says she will focus on the 100 meter hurdles in Barcelona. She plans to compete Wednesday through Thursday, despite numbness in her right leg from Graves' disease and a recent sprint victory. Coach Kersee advised using arm action to compensate if feet are numb.
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