Who coached Joyner-Kersee throughout her career?
John Smith
Bobby Kersee
Bob Beamon
Clyde Hart
Answer
Bobby Kersee, a former decathlete and husband of Joyner-Kersee, was her sole coach throughout her athletic career. Kersee tailored customized training programs specifically designed for Joyner-Kersee's strengths and weaknesses, enabling her to excel in multiple track and field events, particularly the heptathlon, an all-around competition comprising of seven different disciplines.
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